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Húsavíkurfjall

North Iceland, Iceland417 m elevation

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Húsavíkurfjall

North Iceland, Iceland417 m elevation

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Húsavíkurfjall rises to 417 m in North Iceland — the 589th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 85, 2.1 km away.

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Húsavíkurfjall is in North Iceland at 66.0457°N, 17.3015°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 417 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 859 (Flugvöllur-Húsavík)
Off the main road: 2.1 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Húsavík — 1.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 303 km in a straight line
What else is close: 70 mapped places within 20 km

Húsavíkurfjall weather and conditions

At Húsavíkurfjall in North Iceland, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 18:45 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:41, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Húsavíkurfjall

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Húsavíkurfjall — photo by 1700-talet · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: 1700-talet · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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How do I get to Húsavíkurfjall?

Húsavíkurfjall is in North 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 Húsavíkurfjall 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 Húsavíkurfjall?

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 Húsavíkurfjall?

Húsavíkurfjall is 417 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Æðarfossar

8.7 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skeifárfoss

9.2 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Landsendafoss

21 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Ullarfoss

31 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

2.1 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Ostakarið

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Goldfish Pond

4.2 km·~5 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Ystihver

18 km·~21 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík

2 km·~2 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#2.Húsavík

2 km·~2 min drive

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

#3.Heiðarbær

18 km·~21 min drive

The camp site Heiðarbaer is well located 5 star camp site with space for folding campers…

#4.Mánárbakki

19 km·~23 min drive

The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

2 km·~2 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Jónsabúð

41 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Verslunin Skerjakolla

48 km·~57 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsavík

1.9 km·~2 min drive

N1 · 309.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar

36 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ásbyrgi

37 km·~44 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Grenivík

41 km·~50 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · 1700-talet · 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