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Arndísarstaðabunga

North Iceland, Iceland322 m elevation

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Arndísarstaðabunga

North Iceland, Iceland322 m elevation

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Arndísarstaðabunga rises to 322 m in North Iceland — the 625th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 4.9 km away.

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Arndísarstaðabunga is in North Iceland at 65.6471°N, 17.4907°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 322 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 844 (Bárðardalursvegur eystri)
Off the main road: 4.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Laugar — 10.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 268 km in a straight line
What else is close: 85 mapped places within 20 km

Arndísarstaðabunga weather and conditions

At Arndísarstaðabunga in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:37). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 20:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Arndísarstaðabunga

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

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

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How do I get to Arndísarstaðabunga?

Arndísarstaðabunga is in North Iceland. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I hike Arndísarstaðabunga without a guide?

It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.

When is the best time to hike Arndísarstaðabunga?

June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.

How tall is Arndísarstaðabunga?

Arndísarstaðabunga is 322 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Geitafoss

4.8 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Goðafoss

4.8 km·~6 min drive

The Waterfall of the Gods. Wide, horseshoe-shaped falls dropping 12 meters. According to…

#3.Barnafoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar

10 km·~12 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

#2.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit

11 km·~13 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur

25 km·~31 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.CJA camping, Laugar

8.9 km·~11 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

#2.CJA Campsite

9 km·~11 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Laugar Camping

10 km·~12 min drive

The campsite at Laugar, Northeast of Iceland. Booking is not allowed before arriving at…

#4.Kiðagil í Bárðadal

16 km·~19 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F843 Dyngjufjöll

5.3 km·~6 min drive

The forgotten road to Askja

1 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

27 km·~32 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup

28 km·~33 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

28 km·~34 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

28 km·~34 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Fosshóll

4.9 km·~6 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar

9.8 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Mývatn

23 km·~27 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

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.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

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

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