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North Iceland, Iceland1,365 m elevation
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Bunga

North Iceland, Iceland1,365 m elevation

Map of Bunga

Bunga is in North Iceland at 65.6436°N, 18.2896°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
1,365 m above sea level
Off the main road
6.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Akureyri — 10.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
240 km in a straight line
What else is close
248 mapped places within 20 km

Bunga weather and conditions

At Bunga in North Iceland, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 05:30 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -5°C), snow, wind 1 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:47, sunset 20:40). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 27 August 2026, 05:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Bunga?
Bunga 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 Bunga 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 Bunga?
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 Bunga?
Bunga is 1,365 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kista1 km
  2. 2Strýta1 km
  3. 3Blátindur1 km
  4. 4Kambsfjall3 km
  5. 5Hlíðarfjall3 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri
9.4 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Sæberg Hot Pot
9.5 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit
11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit
12 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hamrar
8.6 km·~10 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

#2.Lónsá, Akureyri
9.1 km·~11 min drive

The camp site Lónsá is located close to highway no 1 when entering Akureyri in the…

#3.Eyjafjarðarsveit
12 km·~14 min drive

The camp site at Eyjafjarðarsveit is located in the fjord Eyjafjörður. The facilities are…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar
12 km·~14 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
8.7 km·~10 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
8.7 km·~10 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní
8.7 km·~10 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
9.4 km·~11 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata
8.7 km·~10 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut
8.8 km·~11 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Sjafnargata
9.1 km·~11 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Mýrarvegur
9.2 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 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

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