Mountain Roads

The opening of mountain roads depends on the weather in the spring or early summer, with snow conditions being the primary factor determining the opening time. Wet conditions on the roads can also cause delays in opening.

The Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration publishes a map in the spring and into the summer showing which mountain roads are open. The map is updated continuously as conditions change.

Here, you can also find an information brochure on the opening of mountain roads (2024) which shows the estimated opening dates for the main mountain roads.