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North Iceland, Iceland450 m elevation
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Sandfell

North Iceland, Iceland450 m elevation

Map of Sandfell

Sandfell is in North Iceland at 65.5353°N, 17.2073°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
450 m above sea level
Off the main road
6.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vogar við Mývatn — 16.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
272 km in a straight line
What else is close
155 mapped places within 20 km

Sandfell weather and conditions

At Sandfell in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 12:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:35). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 12:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Sandfell?
Sandfell 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 Sandfell 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 Sandfell?
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 Sandfell?
Sandfell is 450 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Jafnafell3 km
  2. 2Laugafell7 km
  3. 3Ytri-Selbunga7 km
  4. 4Kálfborgarárfell9 km
  5. 5Brenniás9 km

Hot Springs

#1.Stóragjá Cave
16 km·~20 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#2.Grjótagjá
18 km·~22 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit
20 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar
22 km·~26 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Kiðagil í Bárðadal
12 km·~15 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

#2.Vogar
17 km·~20 min drive

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

#3.Bjarg
18 km·~21 min drive

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

#4.Hlíð, Mývatni
18 km·~22 min drive

The scenery around the camp site is divers, good flat areas and lava tubs that offer good…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
18 km·~22 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup
44 km·~53 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní
44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
44 km·~53 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn
8.6 km·~10 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykjahlíð
18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Laugar
22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll
23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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