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Hlíðarhúsafjall

Westfjords, Iceland466 m elevation

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Hlíðarhúsafjall

Westfjords, Iceland466 m elevation

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Hlíðarhúsafjall rises to 466 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 108th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 32 km away.

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Hlíðarhúsafjall is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.0373°N, 21.5745°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 466 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 649 (Ófeigsfj.vegur)
Off the main road: 31.5 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Hólmavík — 36 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 211 km in a straight line
What else is close: 77 mapped places within 20 km

Hlíðarhúsafjall weather and conditions

At Hlíðarhúsafjall in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:15 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like -1°C), partly cloudy, wind 5 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:55). 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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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Hlíðarhúsafjall

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

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How do I get to Hlíðarhúsafjall?

Hlíðarhúsafjall 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 Hlíðarhúsafjall 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 Hlíðarhúsafjall?

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 Hlíðarhúsafjall?

Hlíðarhúsafjall is 466 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Húsárfoss

6.4 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Rjúkandi

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Rjúkandisfoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Hvalárfoss

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Krossnes

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#2.Hákarlavogur

12 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

21 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Gvendarlaug hin forna

29 km·~34 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Urðartindur

1.4 km·~2 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#2.Urðartindur, Norðurfirði

1.5 km·~2 min drive

The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…

#3.Valgeirsstaðir

1.5 km·~2 min drive

The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.

#4.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

29 km·~34 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

38 km·~45 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

39 km·~47 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

70 km·~84 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

1.9 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

38 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Drangsnes

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkalundur

59 km·~70 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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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