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Balafjöll

North Iceland, Iceland

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Balafjöll

North Iceland, Iceland

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Balafjöll is a mapped mountain peak in North Iceland. Nearest road is Route 67, 19 km away. Closest town is Drangsnes, 14 km away.

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Balafjöll is in North Iceland at 65.8144°N, 21.3615°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 643 (Bjarnarfj.-Djúpav.)
Off the main road: 19.3 km from Route 67
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 14.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 187 km in a straight line
What else is close: 88 mapped places within 20 km

Balafjöll weather and conditions

At Balafjöll in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 23:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 23:15· 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 Balafjöll

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 Balafjöll?

Balafjöll 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 Balafjöll 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 Balafjöll?

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 Balafjöll?

Elevation for Balafjöll is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Djúpavíkurfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Àlftafoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Húsárfoss

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug hin forna

8.1 km·~10 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Drangsnes Hot Pots

14 km·~17 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

8 km·~10 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#2.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

14 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Drangsnes

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#4.Hveravík

16 km·~19 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

19 km·~23 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurfjörður

28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkalundur

44 km·~53 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