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Ferjufjall

North Iceland, Iceland548 m elevation
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Ferjufjall

North Iceland, Iceland548 m elevation

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Ferjufjall rises to 548 m in North Iceland — the 504th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 15 km away.

Map of Ferjufjall

Ferjufjall is in North Iceland at 65.3171°N, 16.0472°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
548 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F88 (Öskjul í Herðubrl)
Off the main road
14.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 52.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
308 km in a straight line
What else is close
49 mapped places within 20 km
  • Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Ferjufjall weather and conditions

At Ferjufjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like -1°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 50 m (sunrise 05:39, sunset 20:30). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Ferjufjall?
Ferjufjall 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 Ferjufjall 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 Ferjufjall?
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 Ferjufjall?
Ferjufjall is 548 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Langhóll4 km
  2. 2Fremstafell5 km
  3. 3Kjalfell6 km
  4. 4Miðleiðisalda6 km
  5. 5Húshólsfell7 km

Hot Springs

#1.Laugarvallalaug
37 km·~45 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
43 km·~52 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Víti Askja
43 km·~52 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#4.Víti
44 km·~52 min drive

Water hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal
9.8 km·~12 min drive

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

#2.Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð
9.9 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Herðubreiðarlindir
16 km·~19 min drive

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

#4.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping
38 km·~46 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
54 km·~65 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kauptún
74 km·~89 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
77 km·~92 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
77 km·~92 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur
15 km·~18 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir
43 km·~52 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Mývatn
54 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð
54 km·~65 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

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