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Skútustaðir
Skútustaðir is served by 1 route: 56. Route 56 runs on weekdays, with the first bus at 10:51 and the last at 10:51. Weekend departures begin at 14:41.
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| Kl. | Mán - Fim / Weekdays | Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat | Sunnudagar / Sun |
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| 09 | - | - | - |
| 10 | 51 | - | - |
| 11 | - | - | - |
| 12 | - | - | - |
| 13 | - | - | - |
| 14 | - | - | 41 |
| 15 | - | - | - |
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🏔️ About This Location
Northeast Iceland
This stop is in Northeast Iceland, home to Lake Mývatn's geothermal fields and pseudo-craters, and a common route between Akureyri and the whale-watching town of Húsavík.
📍 toward the south-east of Northeast Iceland.
- Lake Mývatn geothermal area
- Links Akureyri & Húsavík
- Volcanic landscapes
- Farming country
Local Tip
Lake Mývatn's geothermal area is one of the most distinctive landscapes in the country if you have time to detour.
Geothermal
Volcanic
Rural
🏔️ Nearby Sights
Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance
Dimmuborgir Lava Formations
6 km away (air distance)
The routes range from a short loop of about thirty minutes to a longer circuit of an hour or more, and most are easy. Stay on the marked trails to protect the fragile rock. Combine it with the Hverir geothermal area and the Mývatn Nature Baths, which are close together. Dress in layers, as the weather by the lake changes quickly.
Mývatn Nature Baths
11 km away (air distance)
Bring a swimsuit and towel, or rent them on site, and book ahead in busy periods. A relaxing soak takes an hour or two. The surrounding Mývatn area has more to see: the Hverir mud pots, Dimmuborgir lava formations and Skútustaðagígar pseudocraters are all close by. Evening visits in autumn and winter can bring northern lights overhead.
Hverir (Námafjall) Geothermal Field
13 km away (air distance)
Stay strictly on the marked paths: the mud and ground can be scalding hot. A walk around the field takes about thirty minutes. Because of the sulphur, the smell can be intense, so don't be put off. You can also climb Námafjall for a view over the area. It is close to Dimmuborgir and the Mývatn Nature Baths, which makes it easy to combine them.
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
What buses stop at Skútustaðir?
It is served by 1 route: 56 (Egilsstaðir -> Akureyri).
What time is the first and last bus at Skútustaðir?
On Route 56, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 10:51, and the last is at 10:51. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.
Is Skútustaðir a city stop or a countryside stop?
It is classified as a countryside stop, located in Northeast Iceland.
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