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Norðurbarmur

South Coast757 m elevation

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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.

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Map of Norðurbarmur

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63.9906°N, 19.0418°W · South Coast

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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 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hSolheimajokull Glacier Guided Hiking Small Group Tourfrom 12.299 ISK · 3 hHvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 hSólheimajökull Glacier Hike and Ice Cave Explorationfrom 22.999 ISK · 4 h 30 minGlacier Explorationfrom 20.999 ISK · 5 h 30 minKayaking by the Glacier - Solheimajokullfrom 19.999 ISK · 2 h 30 minGlacier Hiking Tour - Icelandic Local Guidefrom 38.900 ISK · 10 hThe Zip Line + Glacier Hike Adventurefrom 45.000 ISK · 4 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Norðurbarmur weather and conditions

Last updated

2°Clight drizzle · feels -4°C6 m/sgusts 129 h 52 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:57
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −12%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −12%

Photos & videos

Norðurbarmur — photo by Space Butler · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0Photo: Space Butler · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Reykjakollur1 km
  2. 2Bláhnúkur2 km
  3. 3Suðurnámur3 km
  4. 4Brennisteinsalda3 km
  5. 5Skalli4 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ljósafoss14 km
  2. 2Tungnaárfellsfoss14 km
  3. 3Rauðufossar15 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra< 1 km
  2. 2Landmannalaugar Hot River< 1 km
  3. 3Brennisteinsalda1 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Hrauneyjar26 km · 315.8 kr/L
  2. 2Kirkjubæjarklaustur54 km · 310.9 kr/L
  3. 3Árnes59 km · 310.9 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör54 km
  2. 2Krónan64 km
  3. 3Krambúð64 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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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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All peaks376 peaks in South Coast, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams