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Sigtúnafjall rises to 1,061 m in North Iceland — the 153rd highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 15 km away.
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65.5386°N, 17.9967°W · North Iceland
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Elevation- 1,061 m above sea level
Off the main road- 14.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hrafnagil — 5.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 242 km in a straight line
What else is close- 159 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Sigtúnafjall
Lake Mývatn & Northern Ligths - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 days
Goðafoss, Forest Lagoon & Northern Lights - Winter Combofrom 35.840 ISK · 3 days
Dettifoss & Goðafoss Waterfall w/packed Lunch Small Group from Akureyri Portfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Northern lights Combofrom 32.500 ISK · 6 h
Akureyri City Walk & Local Foodfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 h
Whale Watching from Akureyrifrom 13.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Myvatn, Waterfall, Hot Springs & Volcanoes Tour from Akureyrifrom 21.990 ISK · 6 h
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Spanishfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Lake Mývatn Shore Excursion from Akureyri Port - Germanfrom 23.000 ISK · 6 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSigtúnafjall weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Uppsalahnjúkur2 km
- 2Tungnafjall7 km
- 3Þremshnjúkur7 km
- 4Öxnafellsnibba8 km
- 5Reykjafjall9 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Eyjafjarðarsveit5 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Eyjafjarðarsveit6 km
- 3Sæberg Hot Pot11 km
Fuel
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Akureyri Leiruvegur15 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Kjarnagata15 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Mýrarvegur16 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Sigtúnafjall?
Sigtúnafjall 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 Sigtúnafjall 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 Sigtúnafjall?
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 Sigtúnafjall?
Sigtúnafjall is 1,061 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
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
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