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Seal Lookout
About
A viewpoint in West Iceland. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.
The kind of view that makes you stop mid-sentence. Iceland specializes in these.
Wind is stronger at elevation. What feels like a breeze at sea level becomes a gale up here. Dress for it.
Drive: Good·
Visit now·
30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Seal Lookout
Small groups
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…
Hot Springs
Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.
Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland
Wild hot spring. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.
Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.
Campsites
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…
The camp site in the town Þorlákshöfn is located center of town, close to the sports area…
Supermarkets
Krónan supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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