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Háfsvatnsalda rises to 656 m in North Iceland — the 436th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 15 km away.
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65.2429°N, 15.6077°W · North Iceland
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Elevation- 656 m above sea level
Off the main road- 14.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Fellabær — 55.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 325 km in a straight line
What else is close- 79 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Háfsvatnsalda
Museumfrom 3.000 ISK · 1 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Summerfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Relax - The essential Vök Baths experiencefrom 7.690 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Exclusive - Earth lagoon Myvatnfrom 52.000 ISK · 4 h
Earth Essential - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 7.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Earth Signature - Earth Lagoon Mývatnfrom 9.900 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Askja Classicfrom 34.900 ISK · 12 h
Askja Caldera & Herðubreiðarlindir - Super jeep day tourfrom 59.900 ISK · 12 h
Lake Myvatn and Dettifoss Waterfall (from Lake Myvatn)from 39.900 ISK · 6 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHáfsvatnsalda weather and conditions
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2°Cclear · feels -5°C9 m/sgusts 129 h 44 mdaylight · 07:56 – 17:40
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Hestleiðarkollur4 km
- 2Sænautafell5 km
- 3Brattifjallgarður8 km
- 4Stóra-Svalbarð8 km
- 5
Þríhyrningur10 km
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- 1Skjöldólfsstaðir24 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2Möðrudalur26 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Hallormsstaður44 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Háfsvatnsalda?
Háfsvatnsalda 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 Háfsvatnsalda 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 Háfsvatnsalda?
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 Háfsvatnsalda?
Háfsvatnsalda is 656 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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
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