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Hálsbunga rises to 396 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 130th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 31 km away.
Map of Hálsbunga
Map
66.2178°N, 22.1598°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 396 m above sea level
Off the main road
- 30.6 km from Route 61
Nearest town
- Súðavík — 42.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 231 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 56 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hálsbunga
Embark on an exhilarating journey through the Reykjanes Peninsula,from 42.990 ISK · 8 h
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 h
Hit the fjords with those boards.from 60.000 ISK · 7 hHálsbunga weather and conditions
Last updated
1°Cmostly clear · feels -6°C9 m/sgusts 149 h 37 mdaylight · 08:25 – 18:03
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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
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Miðmundarhorn3 km
- 2Öxl5 km
- 3Hrolleifsborg6 km
- 4Hljóðabunga6 km
- 5Reyðarbunga7 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur13 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð24 km
- 3Nauteyrarlaug34 km
Fuel
- 1
Norðurfjörður33 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Súðavík43 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 3
Ísafjörður46 km · 306.9 kr/L
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
asked
questions
How do I get to Hálsbunga?
Hálsbunga 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 Hálsbunga 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 Hálsbunga?
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 Hálsbunga?
Hálsbunga is 396 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
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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