Notable viewpoint · Western Region, Iceland
Okjökull
Okjökull is a viewpoint in Western Region, Iceland.
Okjökull: 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 Okjökull
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 Okjökull — distance from nearby cities
Coordinates: 64.60443, -20.88224. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.
Places to visit near Okjökull
- Prestahnúkur · viewpoint · Western Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- Þórisjökull · viewpoint · Western Region · ~14 km · Must-see
- Barnafoss · waterfall · Western Region · ~15 km · Must-see
- Geitlandsjökull · viewpoint · Western Region · ~16 km · Must-see
- Stóra-Björnsfell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Surtshellir · cave · Western Region · ~26 km · Must-see
- Skjaldbreiður · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~28 km · Must-see
- Flókadalur · viewpoint · Western Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Deildartunguhver · attraction · Western Region · ~33 km · Must-see
- Hlöðufell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~33 km · Must-see
- Hvalvatn · lake · Western Region · ~35 km · Must-see
- Hvalfell · viewpoint · Western Region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Glymur Waterfall, Iceland · waterfall · Western Region · ~37 km · Must-see
- Skorradalsvatn · lake · Western Region · ~37 km · Must-see
- Eiríksjökull · viewpoint · Western Region · ~37 km · Must-see
- Hagavatn · lake · Southern Region · ~40 km · Must-see
- Langjökull · viewpoint · Western Region · ~42 km · Must-see
- Myrkavatn · lake · Capital Region · ~44 km · Must-see
Other hill stations & viewpoints near Okjökull
- Prestahnúkur · viewpoint · Western Region · ~13 km · Must-see
- Þórisjökull · viewpoint · Western Region · ~14 km · Must-see
- Geitlandsjökull · viewpoint · Western Region · ~16 km · Must-see
- Stóra-Björnsfell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~19 km · Must-see
- Skjaldbreiður · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~28 km · Must-see
- Flókadalur · viewpoint · Western Region · ~30 km · Must-see
- Hlöðufell · viewpoint · Southern Region · ~33 km · Must-see
- Hvalfell · viewpoint · Western Region · ~36 km · Must-see
- Eiríksjökull · viewpoint · Western Region · ~37 km · Must-see
- Langjökull · viewpoint · Western Region · ~42 km · Must-see
Frequently asked
How is the weather and view today?
No visitor has reported the weather & road status for Okjökull yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.
What is the best time to visit Okjökull?
October to February for cool, clear air; July to September for mist and greenery. Moderate; weekends busier.
What are the places to visit near Okjökull?
Nearby: Prestahnúkur (viewpoint, 13 km), Þórisjökull (viewpoint, 14 km), Barnafoss (waterfall, 15 km), Geitlandsjökull (viewpoint, 16 km), Stóra-Björnsfell (viewpoint, 19 km), Surtshellir (cave, 26 km).
Is Okjökull worth visiting?
Okjökull is listed as a notable viewpoint in Iceland on Spotwander.