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Sandfell

North Iceland, Iceland888 m elevation

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Sandfell

North Iceland, Iceland888 m elevation

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Sandfell rises to 888 m in North Iceland — the 248th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 11 km away.

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Sandfell is in North Iceland at 65.4260°N, 15.1654°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 888 m above sea level
Off the main road: 11.3 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Fellabær — 37.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 351 km in a straight line
What else is close: 36 mapped places within 20 km

Sandfell weather and conditions

At Sandfell in North Iceland, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 09:00 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), drizzle, wind 5 m/s, 0.2 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 51 m (sunrise 05:35, sunset 20:27). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 27 August 2026, 09:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Sandfell

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

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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 888 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Rjúkandi

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Bæjarfoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Stuðlafoss

28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Lagarfoss

38 km·~46 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing

12 km·~15 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir

40 km·~48 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

43 km·~52 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Hveragil

52 km·~63 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir

12 km·~15 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæðið við Hótel Svartaskóg

29 km·~35 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#3.Svartiskógur

30 km·~36 min drive

The camp site is next to Hotel Svartiskógur in a great location in eastern Iceland.

#4.Stuðlagil Canyon Camping

30 km·~36 min drive

There is space for up to 100 people, toilet, shower, area for washing dishes. If guest…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kauptún

40 km·~48 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

40 km·~48 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

40 km·~48 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

57 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skjöldólfsstaðir

12 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Möðrudalur

35 km·~41 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Fellabær

38 km·~45 min drive

ÓB · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Vopnafjörður

39 km·~47 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

Data & sources

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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