Notable viewpoint · Southern Region, Iceland
Kerlingar
Kerlingar is a viewpoint in Southern Region, Iceland.
Kerlingar: 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 Kerlingar
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 Kerlingar — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 64.39636, -17.99668. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Kerlingar
- Hamarinn · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Hágöngulón · lake · Southern Region · ~25 km · Must-see
- Grímsvötn · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Kvíslavatn · lake · Southern Region · ~41 km · Must-see
- Bárðarbunga · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~44 km · Must-see
- Hvítavatn · lake · Southern Region · ~47 km · Must-see
- Laki · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~48 km · Must-see
- Grænalón · lake · Southern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
- Þórisvatn · lake · Southern Region · ~54 km · Must-see
- Uxatindar · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Skeiðarárjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lomagnupur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~68 km · Must-see
- Eldgjá · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~69 km · Must-see
- Krókslón · lake · Southern Region · ~72 km · Must-see
- Fagrifoss · waterfall · Southern Region · ~75 km · Must-see
- Tungnaárjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~12 km
- Syðri-Háganga · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~24 km
- Skaftárjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~25 km
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Kerlingar
- Hamarinn · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~18 km · Must-see
- Grímsvötn · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Bárðarbunga · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~44 km · Must-see
- Laki · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~48 km · Must-see
- Uxatindar · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Skeiðarárjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~59 km · Must-see
- Lomagnupur · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~68 km · Must-see
- Eldgjá · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~69 km · Must-see
- Hofsjökull · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~76 km · Must-see
- Dyngjujökull · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~79 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 Kerlingar yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Kerlingar?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Kerlingar?
Nearby: Hamarinn (viewpoint, 18 km), Hágöngulón (lake, 25 km), Grímsvötn (viewpoint, 40 km), Kvíslavatn (lake, 41 km), Bárðarbunga (viewpoint, 44 km), Hvítavatn (lake, 47 km).
Is Kerlingar worth visiting?
Kerlingar is listed as a notable viewpoint in Iceland on Spotwander.