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Skessugarður

North Iceland, Iceland

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ViewpointNorth Iceland

Skessugarður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Skessugarður is in North Iceland at 65.2839°N, 15.5760°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 10.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Fellabær — 53.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 328 km in a straight line
What else is close: 79 mapped places within 20 km

Skessugarður weather and conditions

At Skessugarður in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 12:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:38, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 12:30· 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 Skessugarður

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Skessugarður?

Skessugarður is in North 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 Skessugarður?

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 Skessugarður 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 Skessugarður?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Stuðlafoss

19 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Rjúkandi

24 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Gljúfrasmiður

32 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Hengifoss

38 km·~46 min drive

Hengifoss is the third highest waterfall in Iceland, 128 meters. It is located in…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

22 km·~26 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Laugarvallalaug

32 km·~39 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Hveragil

33 km·~40 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Laugarfell Hot Pots

46 km·~55 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal

17 km·~21 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð

17 km·~21 min drive

Well equipped and peaceful camp site by a farm that is the only farm in this altitude in…

#3.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

18 km·~22 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

#4.Skjöldólfsstaðir

22 km·~26 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

54 km·~65 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

55 km·~65 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kauptún

63 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

69 km·~83 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir

22 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Möðrudalur

23 km·~28 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Hallormsstaður

44 km·~53 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Fellabær

54 km·~64 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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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