Notable viewpoint · Northeastern Region, Iceland
Námaskarð
Námaskarð is a viewpoint in Northeastern Region, Iceland.
Námaskarð: 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 Námaskarð
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 Námaskarð — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 65.64722, -16.82667. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Námaskarð
- Námafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~1 km · Must-see
- Grjótagjá · cave · Northeastern Region · ~4 km · Must-see
- Hverfjall · sanctuary · Northeastern Region · ~6 km · Must-see
- Dimmuborgir · sanctuary · Northeastern Region · ~9 km · Must-see
- Krafla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~11 km · Must-see
- Mývatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- Vindbelgjarfjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~14 km · Must-see
- Selfoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~33 km · Must-see
- Dettifoss Waterfall · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~34 km · Must-see
- Þeistareykjabunga · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Sellandafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Hafragilsfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Vestmannsvatn · lake · Northeastern Region · ~39 km · Must-see
- Goðafoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~42 km · Must-see
- Jökulsárgljúfur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~42 km · Must-see
- Rauðhólar · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~45 km · Must-see
- Aldeyjarfoss · waterfall · Northeastern Region · ~49 km · Must-see
- Ásbyrgi · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~52 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Námaskarð
- Námafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~1 km · Must-see
- Krafla · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~11 km · Must-see
- Vindbelgjarfjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~14 km · Must-see
- Þeistareykjabunga · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Sellandafjall · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Jökulsárgljúfur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~42 km · Must-see
- Rauðhólar · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~45 km · Must-see
- Ásbyrgi · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~52 km · Must-see
- Vegaskarð · viewpoint · Eastern Region · ~58 km · Must-see
- Fnjóskadalur · viewpoint · Northeastern Region · ~61 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 Námaskarð yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Námaskarð?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Námaskarð?
Nearby: Námafjall (viewpoint, 1 km), Grjótagjá (cave, 4 km), Hverfjall (sanctuary, 6 km), Dimmuborgir (sanctuary, 9 km), Krafla (viewpoint, 11 km), Mývatn (lake, 13 km).
Is Námaskarð worth visiting?
Námaskarð is listed as a notable viewpoint in Iceland on Spotwander.