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Dimmifjallgarður

North Iceland, Iceland726 m elevation

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Dimmifjallgarður

North Iceland, Iceland726 m elevation

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Dimmifjallgarður rises to 726 m in North Iceland — the 380th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 3.5 km away.

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Dimmifjallgarður is in North Iceland at 65.5615°N, 15.9238°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 726 m above sea level
Off the main road: 3.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Reykjahlíð — 46.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 325 km in a straight line
What else is close: 40 mapped places within 20 km

Dimmifjallgarður weather and conditions

At Dimmifjallgarður in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 08:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:38, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 08:30· 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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Dimmifjallgarður

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

Photos & videos

Dimmifjallgarður — photo by Debivort · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Debivort · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Dimmifjallgarður?

Dimmifjallgarður 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 Dimmifjallgarður 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 Dimmifjallgarður?

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 Dimmifjallgarður?

Dimmifjallgarður is 726 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Selfoss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Dettifoss

35 km·~42 min drive

The most powerful waterfall in Europe. This beast moves 500 cubic meters of water per…

#3.Hafragilsfoss

37 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

42 km·~51 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

42 km·~50 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Grjótagjá

45 km·~54 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#3.Stóragjá Cave

46 km·~55 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#4.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

46 km·~55 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð

21 km·~25 min drive

Well equipped and peaceful camp site by a farm that is the only farm in this altitude in…

#2.Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal

21 km·~25 min drive

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

#3.Herðubreiðarlindir

43 km·~52 min drive

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

#4.Vogar

46 km·~55 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

46 km·~55 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kauptún

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

76 km·~91 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

78 km·~93 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur

14 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir

46 km·~55 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

46 km·~55 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Mývatn

51 km·~61 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Debivort · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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