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North Iceland, Iceland1,001 m elevation
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Digrihnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland1,001 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Digrihnjúkur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Reykjafoss
9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Þverá;waterfull
11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Holárfoss
16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Mígandifoss
16 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Mígandifoss
4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Dalvík
6.4 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#2.hot spring
9.1 km·~11 min drive

Hot spring in North Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Fjallabyggð
9.1 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Hauganes Hot Tubs
12 km·~14 min drive

Free oceanside tubs in fishing village on Eyjafjörður. Local hangout.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Dalvík
6.6 km·~8 min drive

The camp site in Dalvík is located in a good location in the small town of Dalvík. The…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Hríseyjar
13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Hrísey
13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site is located next to the sport center and therefor close to the swimming pool.

#4.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð
15 km·~18 min drive

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
7 km·~8 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð
21 km·~25 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
34 km·~41 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
36 km·~43 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Dalvík
6.7 km·~8 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Árskógssandur
13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Ólafsfjörður
16 km·~19 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Grenivík
21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

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How do I get to Digrihnjúkur?
Digrihnjúkur 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 Digrihnjúkur 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 Digrihnjúkur?
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 Digrihnjúkur?
Digrihnjúkur is 1,001 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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