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Hólmur rises to 364 m in West Iceland — the 303rd highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 55, 8.6 km away.
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64.8656°N, 22.0009°W · West Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 364 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 539 (Hítardalur)
Off the main road- 8.6 km from Route 55
Nearest town- Bifröst — 23.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 80 km in a straight line
What else is close- 128 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Hólmur
Snæfellsnes Peninsulafrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flateyfrom 4.320 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Stykkishólmur - Flatey - Brjánslækurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Brjánslækur - Flatey - Stykkishólmurfrom 6.300 ISK · 2 h 30 min
1,5h Trail Ride for All Levelsfrom 16.500 ISK · 1 h 30 min
Farm visit to Hestalandfrom 4.500 ISK · 1 h
Experience the Settlement Period Farm of Eirik the Red and Leif Eirikssonfrom 2.900 ISK · 1 h
Settlement & Egils Saga Exhibitionfrom 3.700 ISK · 1 h
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHólmur weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Fossabjörg2 km
- 2Klif3 km
- 3Hrossaköst4 km
- 4Þorsteinstungudalsfell4 km
- 5Foxufell4 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Landbrotalaug15 km
- 2Sturlungalaug24 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð24 km
Fuel
- 1Hreðavatnsskáli24 km · 303.6 kr/L
- 2Baulan26 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Búðardalur29 km · 308.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
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How do I get to Hólmur?
Hólmur is in West 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 Hólmur 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 Hólmur?
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 Hólmur?
Hólmur is 364 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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