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Shield volcano

Highlands, Iceland

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Shield volcano

Highlands, Iceland

About

A viewpoint in the Highlands. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.

This is the spot for photos. Or for just standing there, taking it in.

Bring binoculars if you have them. You'll see more detail in the distant landscapes.

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Shield volcano is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.8144°N, 19.5696°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 7.1 km from Route 35
Nearest town: Bláskógabyggð — 71.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 136 km in a straight line
What else is close: 81 mapped places within 20 km

Shield volcano weather and conditions

At Shield volcano in Highlands, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -4°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 46 m (sunrise 05:55, sunset 20:42). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Shield volcano

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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How do I get to Shield volcano?

Shield volcano is in Highlands. 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 Shield volcano?

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 Shield volcano 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 Shield volcano?

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.Gýgjarfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#2.Skuggafoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Nýifoss

50 km·~60 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#4.Hvanngiljafoss

52 km·~62 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húnabyggð

5.2 km·~6 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Eyvindarhver

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Öskurhóll

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Mýrarhver

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Hveravellir

5.8 km·~7 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#2.Kerlingarfjöll - Highland Base

19 km·~23 min drive

The camping site at Mountain Kerlingafjoll is in the vally of Asgard, on the north side…

#3.Árbúðir

24 km·~28 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Hvítárnes

24 km·~28 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

F-Roads

#1.F35 Kjalvegur

10 km·~12 min drive

The beginner highland road

#2.F347 Kerlingafjallavegur

19 km·~22 min drive

Kerlingafjallavegur

#3.F734 Svörtutungur

21 km·~26 min drive

The tough alternative to Kjölur

#4.F349 Kerlingarfjöll old

24 km·~29 min drive

The long, lonely way to Kerlingarfjöll

4 f-roads near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

84 km·~101 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúðin

87 km·~104 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

91 km·~110 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

100 km·~120 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Húsafell

63 km·~75 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Geysir

66 km·~79 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hrauneyjar

70 km·~84 min drive

Olís · 315.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Staðarskáli

80 km·~96 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

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