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65.6817°N, 18.0360°W · North Iceland
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Getting there- Road 1 (Leirunesti - Vaðlaheiðargöng)
Off the main road- 0.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Veigastaðir — 0.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 251 km in a straight line
What else is close- 199 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Skolavarða
Dettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Northern lights Combofrom 32.500 ISK · 6 h
Akureyri Classic Whales in the Midnight Sunfrom 14.500 ISK · 3 h
Akureyri Express Whales & Eyjafjordfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Akureyri City Walk & Local Foodfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching from Akureyrifrom 13.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Myvatn, Waterfall, Hot Springs & Volcanoes Tour from Akureyrifrom 21.990 ISK · 6 h
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Spanishfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSkolavarða weather and conditions
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6°Covercast · feels 2°C4 m/sgusts 89 h 34 mdaylight · 08:10 – 17:44
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Iceland North-South (1)2 km - 2
Sea and Oddeyrin3 km - 3
Akureyri - Citywalk3 km - 4
Gamla Gróðrarstöðvar hringurinn3 km - 5
Botanical Garden, Akureyri3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur< 1 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri3 km
Fuel
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Akureyri Leiruvegur2 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Akureyri BSO2 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Furuvellir3 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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questions
How long is the Skolavarða hike?
The Skolavarða trail is about 5.7 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Skolavarða trailhead?
Skolavarða is in North Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Skolavarða safe to hike alone?
Skolavarða sits 0.2 km from Veigastaðir, and 0.6 km from Route 1. The uploader rated it moderate and it climbs about 554 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Skolavarða?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · VisitAkureyri / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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
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