About
Norðurbarmur rises to 757 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 156th highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 22 km away.
Map of Norðurbarmur
Map
63.9906°N, 19.0418°W · South Coast
Plan your visit
Elevation
- 757 m above sea level
Getting there
- Road F224 (Landmannalaugar)
Off the main road
- 22.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town
- Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 53.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 142 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 375 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
- Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.
Tours near Norðurbarmur
Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 h
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 h
Solheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 h
Hvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 h
Sólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 min
Glacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Kayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Glacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 h
The Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 hNorðurbarmur weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Reykjakollur1 km - 2
Bláhnúkur2 km - 3
Suðurnámur3 km - 4Brennisteinsalda3 km
- 5
Skalli4 km
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra< 1 km
- 2
Landmannalaugar Hot River< 1 km - 3
Brennisteinsalda1 km
Fuel
- 1
Hrauneyjar26 km · 315.8 kr/L - 2
Kirkjubæjarklaustur54 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3
Árnes59 km · 310.9 kr/L
Tours
Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Norðurbarmur?
Norðurbarmur 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 Norðurbarmur 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 Norðurbarmur?
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 Norðurbarmur?
Norðurbarmur is 757 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Space Butler · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 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
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