Notable viewpoint · Southern Region, Iceland
Flakkarinn
Flakkarinn is a viewpoint in Southern Region, Iceland.
Flakkarinn: crowds and conditions
Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
Status options for this viewpoint: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.
Best time to visit Flakkarinn
Season: October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery.
Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.
Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.
Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.
How to reach Flakkarinn — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 63.44511, -20.25308. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Flakkarinn
- The Stave Church · church · Southern Region · ~1 km · Must-see
- Home Rock · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~1 km · Must-see
- Eldfell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~2 km · Must-see
- Helgafell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~2 km · Must-see
- Elephant Rock · attraction · Southern Region · ~4 km · Must-see
- Elliðaey · river spot · Southern Region · ~6 km · Must-see
- Stórhöfði · beach · Southern Region · ~7 km · Must-see
- Thridrangar Lighthouse · beach · Southern Region · ~17 km · Must-see
- Surtsey · river spot · Southern Region · ~29 km · Must-see
- Gljufrabui · waterfall · Southern Region · ~29 km · Must-see
- Eyjafjallajökul · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~47 km · Must-see
- Skogafoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~48 km · Must-see
- Gígjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
- Kvernufoss Waterfall, Iceland · waterfall · Southern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
- Þríhyrningur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~51 km · Must-see
- Wrecked DC-3 Plane · attraction · Southern Region · ~55 km · Must-see
- Sólheimajökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Tindfjallajökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~63 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Flakkarinn
- Home Rock · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~1 km · Must-see
- Eldfell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~2 km · Must-see
- Helgafell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~2 km · Must-see
- Eyjafjallajökul · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~47 km · Must-see
- Gígjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
- Þríhyrningur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~51 km · Must-see
- Sólheimajökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~61 km · Must-see
- Tindfjallajökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~63 km · Must-see
- Reynisfjall · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~76 km · Must-see
- Mýrdalsjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~77 km · Must-see
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Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Flakkarinn yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Flakkarinn?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Flakkarinn?
Nearby: The Stave Church (church, 1 km), Home Rock (viewpoint, 1 km), Eldfell (viewpoint, 2 km), Helgafell (viewpoint, 2 km), Elephant Rock (attraction, 4 km), Elliðaey (river spot, 6 km).
Is Flakkarinn worth visiting?
Flakkarinn is listed as a notable viewpoint in Iceland on Spotwander.