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Háafjall

North Iceland, Iceland1,194 m elevation
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Háafjall

North Iceland, Iceland1,194 m elevation

About

Háafjall rises to 1,194 m in North Iceland — the 90th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 4.3 km away.

Map of Háafjall

Háafjall is in North Iceland at 65.5707°N, 18.6398°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
1,194 m above sea level
Off the main road
4.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Kristnes — 25.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
222 km in a straight line
What else is close
155 mapped places within 20 km

Háafjall weather and conditions

At Háafjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): -2°C (feels like -6°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:49, sunset 20:41). 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 Háafjall?
Háafjall 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 Háafjall 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 Háafjall?
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 Háafjall?
Háafjall is 1,194 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Kiðlingshnjúkur2 km
  2. 2Stapar2 km
  3. 3Drangafjall2 km
  4. 4Hraundrangi3 km
  5. 5Þverbrekkuhnjúkur3 km

Hot Springs

#1.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall
22 km·~26 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Skatalaug
25 km·~30 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit
25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit
25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Engimýri
4.4 km·~5 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

#2.Eyjafjarðarsveit
25 km·~30 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæði Eyjafjarðarsveitar
25 km·~30 min drive

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

#4.Hamrar
26 km·~31 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
27 km·~32 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Fisk Kompaní
27 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
27 km·~32 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
27 km·~33 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kjarnagata
27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut
27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Sjafnargata
27 km·~32 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Baldursnes Akureyri
27 km·~33 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 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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