Cars Campers

MountainNorth Iceland

Ósafell

North Iceland, Iceland415 m elevation

Road loading…

Weather loading…

Navigate

DirectionsNavigate

No photo of Ósafell yet

Been here? Be the first to add a photo

Find Ósafell videos on YouTube

Open Ósafell on the map

MountainNorth Iceland

Ósafell

North Iceland, Iceland415 m elevation

About

Ósafell rises to 415 m in North Iceland — the 591st highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 15 km away.

AI assistant

Plan your visit to Ósafell

Build an itinerary — full days, multi-stop routes, drive times, alternatives.

Map of Ósafell

Ósafell is in North Iceland at 65.5883°N, 20.6796°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

Open Ósafell on the interactive map →

Plan your visit

Elevation: 415 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 711 (Vatnsnesv.: Þorgrímsstaðav. - Borgarv.)
Off the main road: 15.4 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Blönduós — 19.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 171 km in a straight line
What else is close: 97 mapped places within 20 km

Ósafell weather and conditions

At Ósafell in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 05:15 (Iceland time): 1°C (feels like -3°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:57, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 05:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

Driving conditions

—

Weather now

—

Wind

Check live

Road access

—

Daylight today

Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

open map

Forecast

Today

—

Northern lights

Tonight

—/9

No data

—

Moon—

Aurora forecast for tonight

North Reykjavík South Coast West East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

Sun & light

Today

—

Today

—

Sunrise—

Golden hour AM—

Golden hour PM—

Sunset—

Blue hour—

Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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 Ósafell

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

Photos & videos

No photos or videos yet

Been to Ósafell? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.

Search YouTube

Reviews

Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Ósafell?

Ósafell 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 Ósafell 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 Ósafell?

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 Ósafell?

Ósafell is 415 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Stórhólsfoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Háifoss

6.6 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Seltungufoss

8.8 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Efri-Foss

23 km·~28 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Blönduós

20 km·~24 min drive

Natural geothermal hot spring near Blönduós, North Iceland — a wild roadside soak by the…

#2.Natural hot pot near Húnabyggð

22 km·~27 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Húnaþing vestra

24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Foss Hot Pot

27 km·~33 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Illugastöðum (selaskoðunarstaður á Vatnsnesi)

9.5 km·~11 min drive

The campsite at Illugastaðir is located next to the seal-watching spots. Opens 20th of…

#2.Blönduós

20 km·~24 min drive

The camp site in the town Blönduós is good and well equipped camp site.

#3.Húnavellir Campsite

22 km·~27 min drive

Húnavellir Campsite is spacious and family-friendly, located just off Route 1 in North…

#4.Kirkjuhvammur, Hvammstanga

24 km·~28 min drive

The camp site Kirkjuhvammur is in a great location above Hvammstangi. The site is large…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

20 km·~24 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

25 km·~30 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

37 km·~44 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

48 km·~57 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Blönduós

20 km·~24 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Víðihlíð

23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvammstangi

25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugarbakki

31 km·~37 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 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