Notable viewpoint · Northeastern Region, Iceland
Gefla
Gefla is a viewpoint in Northeastern Region, Iceland.
Gefla: 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 Gefla
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 Gefla — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 66.42622, -16.45988. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Gefla
- Hraunhafnartangaviti · beach · Northeastern Region · ~29 km · Must-see
- Ásbyrgi · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Rauðhólar · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~66 km · Must-see
- Jökulsárgljúfur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~69 km · Must-see
- Húsavíkurviti · beach · Northeastern Region · ~72 km · Must-see
- The Exploration Museum · museum · Northeastern Region · ~73 km · Must-see
- Astronaut Monument · fort · Northeastern Region · ~73 km · Must-see
- Rauðinúpur · beach · Northeastern Region · ~12 km
- Kópasker · beach · Northeastern Region · ~17 km
- Arnarvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~21 km
- Ólafsvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~23 km
- Hraunhafnarvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~26 km
- Ytra-Deildarvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~27 km
- Raufarhafnarviti · beach · Northeastern Region · ~30 km
- Arnarþúfufoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~30 km
- Gæsavatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~38 km
- Sandvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~42 km
- Melrakkanes · beach · Northeastern Region · ~42 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Gefla
- Ásbyrgi · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Rauðhólar · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~66 km · Must-see
- Jökulsárgljúfur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~69 km · Must-see
- Þeistareykjabunga · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~77 km · Must-see
- Flateyjardalur · viewpoint · ~92 km · Must-see
- Krafla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~100 km · Must-see
- Námafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~111 km · Must-see
- Vindbelgjarfjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~117 km · Must-see
- Fnjóskadalur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~126 km · Must-see
- Vegaskarð · viewpoint · Eastern Region · ~140 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 Gefla yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Gefla?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Gefla?
Nearby: Hraunhafnartangaviti (beach, 29 km), Ásbyrgi (viewpoint, 59 km), Rauðhólar (viewpoint, 66 km), Jökulsárgljúfur (viewpoint, 69 km), Húsavíkurviti (beach, 72 km), The Exploration Museum (museum, 73 km).
Is Gefla worth visiting?
Gefla is listed as a notable viewpoint in Iceland on Spotwander.