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 232.6Diesel 272.0
- KlöppÓB · on routeB95 232.5Diesel 271.7
- ÁnanaustOlís · on routeB95 264.6Diesel 296.8
- SuðurströndOrkan · 2 km off routeB95 261.3Diesel 293.2
- BirkimelurOrkan · on routeB95 261.3Diesel 293.2
- EiðistorgOrkan · 2 km off routeB95 261.3Diesel 293.2
Notable stops along the way
Seltjarnarnes
Enclave of Reykjavík, on the western tip of the peninsula.
Right on the route
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
Garðabær
Municipality in the Capital Region, adjacent to Reykjavík.
7 km off route
Kópavogur
Large suburb of Reykjavík, the most populous municipality in Iceland.
4 km off route
Mosfellsbær
Suburb of Reykjavík to the east, known for its golf course and hot springs.
Right on the route
Borgarnes
Historic town in West Iceland. Gateway to Snæfellsnes. Settlement Center museum with Egil's Saga exhibition.
Right on the 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.