When does F35 (Kjölur) open?

F35 Kjölur opened on average around 1–6 Jun (range 30 May – 14 Jun) over 2021–2025, per Vegagerðin's record. The exact date is set each year by Vegagerðin after a physical inspection and depends on snowpack and spring weather - even within the open season, status can change day to day with weather. See the live status above for whether it's open right now.

F35 Kjölur

Highlands · Highland mountain road · 4x4 only · updated Nov 2, 03:20 UTC

Partly closed

Current conditions

Partly closed - varies by stretch:

2 of 6 reported sections are impassable (about 95 km), so the road cannot be driven end to end. The rest is currently passable.

Impassable due to weatherNot servicedClear conditions

Updated Nov 2, 03:20 UTC · from Vegagerðin.

Typical opening

Opens around 1–6 Jun

30 May

Earliest

14 Jun

Latest

1–6 Jun

Average

Often the first highland route to open; no large unbridged rivers.

From Vegagerðin's 2021–2025 opening record (source) - not a guarantee. Each year's date is set after inspection and shifts with snowpack. Always confirm the live status before you drive.

Route length (estimate)

~166 km166 km103 mi one-way · roughly 5h 32m - 9h 13m driving time

A rough planning range only, from the road's real length at two flat reference speeds - it does not account for weather, the road surface on the day (potholes, washboard, mud), time spent scouting and crossing rivers (each can add 15-60+ minutes), or pulling aside for oncoming traffic on single-lane stretches. Real trips on F35 can easily take longer. Always confirm the live status above and budget significant extra time.

Along the way

Curated destinations near F35's route.

Geysir

The original geyser that gave its name to all others. Strokkur erupts every 5-10 minutes. Part of the Golden Circle route.

- 8 min (10 km) drive from Gullfoss

Gullfoss

Iceland's most famous waterfall. Two-tiered cascade dropping 32 meters into a canyon. Rainbows on sunny days. Part of the Golden Circle.

- 8 min (10 km) drive from Geysir

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Recorded status changes

Currently Impassable for 6 days · since 26 Oct 2026

Impassable26 Oct 2026
Impassable16 Oct 2026
Closed16 Oct 2026
Open15 Oct 2026
Closed14 Oct 2026
Open8 Oct 2026
Open8 Oct 2026
Open8 Oct 2026
Open8 Oct 2026
Open8 Oct 2026
Open8 Oct 2026
Open31 Aug 2026
Open21 Aug 2026
Open13 Aug 2026
Open30 Jul 2026
Open11 Jul 2026
Open3 Jul 2026
Closed3 Jul 2026
Open - 4×4 only2 Jul 2026

Sources: umferdin.is (Vegagerðin) and SafeTravel.is. All F-road statuses → Compare opening dates → Plan a route to Gullfoss →

A 4x4 is legally required on this road, and a 2WD rental’s insurance is void the moment it turns onto it. What that means for your rental →