Notable viewpoint · Northeastern Region, Iceland
Stakfell
Stakfell is a viewpoint in Northeastern Region, Iceland.
Stakfell: 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 Stakfell
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 Stakfell — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 65.81866, -15.63329. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Stakfell
- Dettifoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~43 km · Must-see
- Selfoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~43 km · Must-see
- Hafragilsfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~44 km · Must-see
- Jökulsárgljúfur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Rauðhólar · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Vegaskarð · viewpoint · Eastern Region · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ásbyrgi · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~56 km · Must-see
- Krafla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~64 km · Must-see
- Þeistareykjabunga · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~70 km · Must-see
- Námafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~72 km · Must-see
- Hafralón · lake · Northeastern Region · ~5 km
- Haugsvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~13 km
- Miðdalsvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~16 km
- Stórifoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~18 km
- Hólskerling · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~25 km
- Ytridalur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~26 km
- Ytri-Hágangur · viewpoint · Eastern Region · ~30 km
- Langafell · viewpoint · Eastern Region · ~31 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Stakfell
- Jökulsárgljúfur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Rauðhólar · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Vegaskarð · viewpoint · Eastern Region · ~55 km · Must-see
- Ásbyrgi · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~56 km · Must-see
- Krafla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~64 km · Must-see
- Þeistareykjabunga · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~70 km · Must-see
- Námafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~72 km · Must-see
- Vindbelgjarfjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~86 km · Must-see
- Herðubreið · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~98 km · Must-see
- Sellandafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~99 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 Stakfell yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Stakfell?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Stakfell?
Nearby: Dettifoss Waterfall (waterfall, 43 km), Selfoss Waterfall (waterfall, 43 km), Hafragilsfoss (waterfall, 44 km), Jökulsárgljúfur (viewpoint, 54 km), Rauðhólar (viewpoint, 54 km), Vegaskarð (viewpoint, 55 km).
Is Stakfell worth visiting?
Stakfell is listed as a notable viewpoint in Iceland on Spotwander.