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A viewpoint in the Capital Area. 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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64.1106°N, 21.8821°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 40 (Hafnarfjarðarv.)
Off the main road- 1 km from Route 40
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 0.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 5 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,083 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Útsýnisskífa
Audioguide for Self-Drive Tours (English & German)from 3.750 ISK
South Coast & Northern Lights Tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 14 h
Beer & brewery tour at Gæðingur breweryfrom 5.900 ISK · 1 h
The mysterious Snæfellsnes National Park | Small Group Day Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
Golden Circle & Reykjavík Christmas Walkfrom 29.999 ISK · 9 h
Golden Circle, Friðheimar Tomato Farm & Laugarás Lagoonfrom 25.900 ISK · 10 h
Hop On - Hop Off - City Sightseeing 48 hoursfrom 7.500 ISK · 2 days
Icelandic Wild Ale Tasting & Masterclassfrom 7.900 ISK · 45 min
Hop On - Hop Off - City Sightseeing 24 hoursfrom 6.500 ISK · 1 days
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÚtsýnisskífa weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Unnamed viewpoint1 km
- 2Hringsjá og eyktir3 km
- 3Hamarinn6 km
- 4Ásfjall7 km
- 5Bird watching10 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region3 km
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
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How do I get to Útsýnisskífa?
Útsýnisskífa is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Útsýnisskífa?
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 Útsýnisskífa 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 Útsýnisskífa?
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.
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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
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