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Seal Lookout

West Iceland, Iceland

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ViewpointWest Iceland

Seal Lookout

West Iceland, Iceland

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.

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Seal Lookout is in West Iceland at 63.8353°N, 21.7062°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 427 (Selvogur-sýslum.)
Off the main road: 15.3 km from Route 42
Nearest town: Þorlákshöfn — 16.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 36 km in a straight line
What else is close: 75 mapped places within 20 km

Seal Lookout weather and conditions

At Seal Lookout in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 39 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Seal Lookout

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Seal Lookout?

Seal Lookout is in West Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is there parking at Seal Lookout?

Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.

Is Seal Lookout safe to visit?

Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.

When is the best time to visit Seal Lookout?

Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Litli-Foss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Breiðholtsfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Selásfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Reykjafoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þorlákshöfn

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hafnarfjarðarkaupstaður

18 km·~22 min drive

Geothermal Area located in the sulphur area Krýsuvík in Iceland

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Hverahild

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.T-bær

950 m

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#2.Gata Free Camping

1.5 km·~2 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Þorlákshafnar

16 km·~19 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check…

#4.Þorlákshöfn

16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site in the town Þorlákshöfn is located center of town, close to the sports area…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

16 km·~19 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

28 km·~33 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

28 km·~33 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

29 km·~34 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Þorlákshöfn

16 km·~20 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Einhella

27 km·~32 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurhella

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 279.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Suðurhella

27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
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