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Kjölur

North Iceland, Iceland302 m elevation

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Kjölur

North Iceland, Iceland302 m elevation

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Kjölur rises to 302 m in North Iceland — the 629th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 73, 2.5 km away.

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Kjölur is in North Iceland at 65.8405°N, 19.8319°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 302 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 745 (Sýslum-Þverárfjv)
Off the main road: 2.5 km from Route 73
Nearest town: Sauðárkrókur — 13.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 213 km in a straight line
What else is close: 89 mapped places within 20 km

Kjölur weather and conditions

At Kjölur in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 09:30 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 0°C), partly cloudy, wind 6 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 09:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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

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 Kjölur

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

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How do I get to Kjölur?

Kjölur 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 Kjölur 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 Kjölur?

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 Kjölur?

Kjölur is 302 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Hverfjallsfoss

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ketubjörg

24 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Ingjaldsfossar

43 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

44 km·~52 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

13 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd

22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Lýsulaugar

26 km·~31 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

6.2 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Sauðárkrókur

13 km·~16 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

#4.Hegranes

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site at Hegranes is only for groups. Your group can have its private camp site…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

14 km·~17 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

22 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

71 km·~85 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Sauðárkrókur

13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

14 km·~17 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hofsós

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

22 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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

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