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64.1292°N, 21.9187°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Elevation- 59 m above sea level
Getting there- Road 418 (Bústaðavegur)
Off the main road- 0.8 km from Route 49
Nearest town- Kópavogsbær — 2.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 2 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,059 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Öskjuhlíð
Perlan Ice Cave, Northern Lights Planetarium & Golden Circle Tourfrom 14.990 ISK · 10 h
Buggy & Burger - Near Reykjavikfrom 39.900 ISK · 2 h
Pick up for Toursfrom 1.899 ISK · 30 min
Buggy & Golden Circlefrom 36.999 ISK · 10 h
Reykjavik by Helicopter & Northern Lights by Boatfrom 50.690 ISK · 4 h
Bonfire Tourfrom 13.999 ISK · 4 h
Snæfellsnes National Park with local meal includedfrom 27.900 ISK · 11 h
South Shore Adventurefrom 17.990 ISK · 10 h
Volcano Eruptionfrom 73.500 ISK · 40 min
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÖskjuhlíð weather and conditions
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8°Covercast · feels 3°C6 m/sgusts 119 h 51 mdaylight · 08:18 – 18:09
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Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Laugarás3 km - 2Hnoðraholt4 km
- 3Nónhæð4 km
- 4Hvarfshólar5 km
- 5Vatnsendahæð6 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1
Nauthólsvík< 1 km - 2Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region1 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir1 km
Fuel
- 1Bústaðavegur< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
- 2Skógarhlíð< 1 km · 279.7 kr/L
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Öskjuhlíð< 1 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours 
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours 
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Öskjuhlíð?
Öskjuhlíð is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Öskjuhlíð 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 Öskjuhlíð?
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 Öskjuhlíð?
Öskjuhlíð is 59 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Raf24~commonswiki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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