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Hólmatindur rises to 985 m in East Iceland — the 85th highest of the 371 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 92, 1.8 km away.
Map of Hólmatindur
Map
65.0588°N, 14.0575°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 985 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 950 (Reyðarfj.-Eskifj.)
Off the main road- 1.8 km from Route 92
Nearest town- Eskifjörður — 2.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 389 km in a straight line
What else is close- 126 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hólmatindur
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Eskifjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Nature Tour by RIB Boat - from Neskaupstaður- includes Páskahellir, Nípan, Rauðubjörg & Hellisfjörðurfrom 18.490 ISK · 1 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Mjóifjörður Super Jeep Tour - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 h
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike - Shore Excursionfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHólmatindur weather and conditions
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-2°Cclear · feels -6°C3 m/swind9 h 45 mdaylight · 07:49 – 17:34
Tonight
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Sómastaðatindur3 km
- 2Flatafjall3 km
- 3Ytrafjall3 km
- 4Teigargerðistindur5 km
- 5Bakkagerðisöxl6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Eskifjörður2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Fáskrúðsfjörður15 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður20 km
Fuel
- 1
Eskifjörður2 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2Reyðarfjörður8 km · 310.9 kr/L
- 3Fáskrúðsfjörður14 km · 308.6 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Hólmatindur?
Hólmatindur is in East 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 Hólmatindur 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 Hólmatindur?
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 Hólmatindur?
Hólmatindur is 985 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Lala Lugo · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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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