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Sandárhnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland1,274 m elevation
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Sandárhnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland1,274 m elevation

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Cars & campers

−15%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 −15%
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
Reserve −15%
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 −15%

Tours near Sandárhnjúkur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Akureyri Whale Watching
North

Akureyri Whale Watching

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

Duration3 hours
PickupAkureyri
HighlightsEyjafjörður
TypeBoat tour
From
14.500 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Háaleitisfoss
4.6 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Ingjaldsfossar
17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Holárfoss
22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Bólugilsfoss
24 km·~29 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður
20 km·~24 min drive

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Check conditions before going.

#2.Reykjafoss Warm Waterfall
21 km·~25 min drive

Hot spring in South Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Skatalaug
25 km·~30 min drive

Hot spring in Capital Region. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit
29 km·~35 min drive

Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Engimýri
13 km·~15 min drive

Motorhome and caravan site, with electric connections, water, and wc tank emtying…

#2.Tjaldsvæði á Hólum í Hjaltadal
21 km·~25 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Hólar í Hjaltadal
21 km·~25 min drive

The campsite in Holar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long…

#4.Himnasvalir
24 km·~28 min drive

Himnasvalir is a camp site and mobile home site in the heart of they valley Norðurárdalur…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
33 km·~39 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó
33 km·~39 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní
33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð
34 km·~40 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Varmahlíð
30 km·~36 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri Sjafnargata
32 km·~39 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Hlíðarbraut
33 km·~39 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Baldursnes Akureyri
33 km·~39 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.Akureyri Whale Watching
3 hours·Pickup Akureyri

Humpbacks and dolphins in Eyjafjörður — the classic North-Iceland outing.

from 11,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near North Iceland

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How do I get to Sandárhnjúkur?
Sandárhnjúkur 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 Sandárhnjúkur 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 Sandárhnjúkur?
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 Sandárhnjúkur?
Sandárhnjúkur is 1,274 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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