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Hálfdánarfell rises to 614 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 55th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 63, 0.7 km away.
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65.6395°N, 23.6982°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Elevation- 614 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 63 (Hálfdán)
Off the main road- 0.7 km from Route 63
Nearest town- Bíldudalur — 5.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 186 km in a straight line
What else is close- 88 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hálfdánarfell
CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 h
RAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 h
PEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 h
CROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
THE WONDER WORLD OF LÁTRABJARG - hikingfrom 30.900 ISK · 7 h
SPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 h
FJORD WANDERING - bikingfrom 23.900 ISK · 6 h
GRAND WEST - Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur & morefrom 34.900 ISK · 6 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHálfdánarfell weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Efra-Grænafell1 km
- 2Hálfdán1 km
- 3Tafla3 km
- 4Nónborg4 km
- 5Foli4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð7 km
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Reykjafjarðarlaug11 km - 3Pollurinn12 km
Fuel
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Tálknafjörður6 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Bíldudalur7 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3Patreksfjörður14 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours - BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Hálfdánarfell?
Hálfdánarfell is in Westfjords. 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 Hálfdánarfell 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 Hálfdánarfell?
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 Hálfdánarfell?
Hálfdánarfell is 614 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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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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