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1,445 m elevation
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Dýjafjallshnjúkur

North Iceland1,445 m elevation

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Dýjafjallshnjúkur rises to 1,445 m in North Iceland — the 8th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 8.9 km away.

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65.7536°N, 18.5249°W · North Iceland

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Elevation
1,445 m above sea level
Off the main road
8.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Svalbarðseyri — 20.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
240 km in a straight line
What else is close
180 mapped places within 20 km

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Dýjafjallshnjúkur weather and conditions

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-4°Cfog · feels -16°C17 m/sgusts 219 h 41 mdaylight · 08:09 – 17:50
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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Cars & campers

−12%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 −12%
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
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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
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Photos & videos

Dýjafjallshnjúkur — photo by Ahjartar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Ahjartar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kvarnárdalshnjúkur1 km
  2. 2Kirkjufjall1 km
  3. 3Holárfjall3 km
  4. 4Syðrihnjúkur3 km
  5. 5Holárhnjúkur3 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Holárfoss5 km
  2. 2Ingjaldsfossar17 km
  3. 3Háaleitisfoss22 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Skatalaug4 km
  2. 2Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit11 km
  3. 3Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð19 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Akureyri Sjafnargata18 km · 303.9 kr/L
  2. 2Baldursnes Akureyri19 km · 279.8 kr/L
  3. 3Hörgárbraut20 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Bónus19 km
  2. 2Nettó20 km
  3. 3Krónan21 km
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Tours

  1. (Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
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  3. Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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Frequently
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questions

How do I get to Dýjafjallshnjúkur?
Dýjafjallshnjúkur 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 Dýjafjallshnjúkur without a guide?
Dýjafjallshnjúkur is a high summit (1,445 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.
When is the best time to hike Dýjafjallshnjúkur?
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 Dýjafjallshnjúkur?
Dýjafjallshnjúkur is 1,445 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams