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Snæhetta

Highlands, IcelandSummerTours available

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Map of Snæhetta

Snæhetta is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.2659°N, 16.6457°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 30.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Nesjahverfi — 68.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 257 km in a straight line
What else is close: 7 mapped places within 20 km

Snæhetta weather and conditions

At Snæhetta in Highlands, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 00:15 (Iceland time): -8°C (feels like -13°C), fog, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 00:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Snæhetta

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

Snæhetta — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Can I walk on Snæhetta without a guide?

No. Crevasses on Snæhetta are often hidden under fresh snow and can be lethal — every glacier walk needs crampons, ropes and a certified guide. Book through a licensed tour operator, never freelance it.

How do I get to Snæhetta?

Snæhetta is located in Highlands. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland access often needs a 4×4 and some routes only open in summer.

When is the best time to visit Snæhetta?

Snæhetta is most accessible in summer, when access roads are clear of snow. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Is Snæhetta shrinking?

Most Icelandic glaciers have retreated measurably over the past few decades. Exact edges and access points shift year to year — treat any online map, including this one, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Morsárfoss

21 km·~25 min drive

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…

#2.Draugagilsfoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Fellsfoss

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Svartifoss

31 km·~37 min drive

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

42 km·~51 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Hoffell Hot Tubs

63 km·~76 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

64 km·~77 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn

69 km·~83 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Skaftafell

32 km·~38 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#2.Campsite Reception

32 km·~39 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

33 km·~40 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#4.Svinafell

33 km·~40 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

69 km·~83 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Gvendarkjör

86 km·~104 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

121 km·~145 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfjelagið

139 km·~167 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

33 km·~40 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

43 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Nesjar

68 km·~82 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

69 km·~83 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community