Weather 
No photo of Jafnafell yet
About
Jafnafell rises to 501 m in North Iceland — the 543rd highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 9.5 km away.
Map of Jafnafell
Jafnafell is in North Iceland at 65.5216°N, 17.2702°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.
Plan your visit
Elevation- 501 m above sea level
Off the main road- 9.5 km from Route 1
- Nearest town
- Vogar við Mývatn — 19.8 km away
- Distance from Reykjavík
- 269 km in a straight line
- What else is close
- 63 mapped places within 20 km
Jafnafell weather and conditions
At Jafnafell in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 03:30 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), fog, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.
Data verified 1 September 2026, 03:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly
—
—
—
—
Moon—
——
—
Sunrise—
Golden hour AM—
Golden hour PM—
Sunset—
Blue hour—Cars & campers
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
Fuel
Seats
Drive
SleepsTours near Jafnafell
Small groups
Duration
Highlights
Type
Photos & videos
No photos or videos yet
Been to Jafnafell? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.
Search YouTubeReviews
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Jafnafell?
Can I hike Jafnafell without a guide?
When is the best time to hike Jafnafell?
How tall is Jafnafell?
Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Sandfell3 km
- 2Kálfborgarárfell6 km
- 3Brunnfell7 km
- 4Steinfell7 km
- 5Laugafell7 km
Waterfalls
A waterfall in North Iceland.
A waterfall in North Iceland.
%20(3861829834).jpg?width=1600)
The Aldeyjarfoss waterfall is situated in the Highlands of Iceland at the northern part…
A waterfall in North Iceland.
Hot Springs
Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.
Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…
Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…
Public_bath hot spring
Campsites
Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…
North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…
F-Roads
1 f-roads near North Iceland
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Hagkaup supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!
Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.
The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.
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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.