Reykjavík → Askja
Remote highland drive to Askja caldera and Víti crater lake - rugged 4x4 required. · approx. 633 km · Requires 4x4 (F-road access)· Updated
- Clear surface, light wind, good weather
- 4x4 required (expected on this route)
Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.
Route
Weather at Askja
Forecast next 8h
Fuel stops on the way
- FiskislóðN1 · 1 km off routeB95 199.9Diesel 225.9
- KlöppÓB · on routeB95 198.3Diesel 223.5
- ÁnanaustOlís · on routeB95 225.8Diesel 244.8
- SuðurströndOrkan · 2 km off routeB95 224.1Diesel 242.8
- BirkimelurOrkan · on routeB95 224.1Diesel 242.8
- EiðistorgOrkan · 2 km off routeB95 224.1Diesel 242.8
Notable stops along the way
Sky Lagoon
Geothermal spa near Reykjavík with an infinity-edge ocean-view pool. Inspired by the turf houses. Seven-step ritual experience.
2 km off route
Hvammsvík
Ocean-side geothermal hot springs in Hvalfjörður. Eight natural pools at different temperatures with fjord views. Opened in 2022.
3 km off route
Borgarnes
Historic town in West Iceland. Gateway to Snæfellsnes. Settlement Center museum with Egil's Saga exhibition.
Right on the route
Skógarböðin
Geothermal spa in Akureyri overlooking Eyjafjörður. Modern infinity pool surrounded by birch forest. Opened in 2021.
Right on the route
Akureyri
Largest town in North Iceland. Botanical gardens, Christmas house, whale watching. Gateway to the Mývatn region.
Right on the route
Goðafoss
Spectacular horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river. Symbolic site where Iceland adopted Christianity in 1000 AD.
1 km off route
Road conditions along the route
About this route
Remote highland drive to Askja caldera and Víti crater lake - rugged 4x4 required.Driving conditions on this route are updated every 10 minutes from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Weather data comes from the Icelandic Met Office (Vedur.is) and Open-Meteo. In winter (roughly November–April), expect ice, snow, and far shorter daylight hours than shown here in summer - the live conditions above already reflect today's actual state, but budget extra time and check again close to departure.