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Kristínartindar

South Coast, Iceland1,126 m elevation

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Kristínartindar

South Coast, Iceland1,126 m elevation

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Kristínartindar rises to 1,126 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 38th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 8.9 km away.

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Kristínartindar is on Iceland's South Coast at 64.0695°N, 16.9261°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,126 m above sea level
Off the main road: 8.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 65.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 244 km in a straight line
What else is close: 234 mapped places within 20 km

Kristínartindar weather and conditions

At Kristínartindar in South Coast, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:30 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -7°C), clear, wind 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:28). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:30· 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 Kristínartindar

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

Duration3 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

Duration4 hours

HighlightsSouth Iceland

Photos & videos

Kristínartindar — photo by Zairon · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Zairon · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Kristínartindar?

Kristínartindar is in South Coast. 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 Kristínartindar 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 Kristínartindar?

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 Kristínartindar?

Kristínartindar is 1,126 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Morsárfoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…

#2.Svartifoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

#3.Magnúsarfoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Hundafoss

6.1 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

4 waterfalls near South Coast

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

29 km·~35 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

63 km·~76 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs

84 km·~101 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður

84 km·~101 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near South Coast

Campsites

#1.Skaftafell

6.3 km·~8 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#2.Campsite Reception

6.5 km·~8 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#3.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

11 km·~13 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

#4.Svinafell

11 km·~13 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Facilities…

4 campsites near South Coast

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

85 km·~103 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan

125 km·~150 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

143 km·~171 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near South Coast

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

8.9 km·~11 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

62 km·~75 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Höfn

86 km·~103 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near South Coast

Tours

#1.Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experience

3 hours

The Buggy Iceland and Mega Zipline Combo Tour offers an exhilarating adventure for thrill-seekers exploring Iceland.

from 29.300 ISKView tour →

#2.Buggy Adventure-Þórsmörk

5 hours

"Þórsmörk has a spot in every Icelander's heart.

from 89.990 ISKView tour →

#3.Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavik

4 hours

Our transfer service offers a comfortable and safe way to travel from the heart of Iceland's highlands, Landmannalaugar, to the…

from 12.220 ISKView tour →

3 tours near South Coast

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Zairon · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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