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Skarðshnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland785 m elevation
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Skarðshnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland785 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 Skarðshnjúkur

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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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Leyningsfoss
2.8 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Þverá;waterfull
16 km·~20 min drive

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

#3.Reykjafoss
19 km·~23 min drive

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

#4.Mígandifoss
23 km·~27 min drive

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

Mígandifoss
4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Siglufjörður
5.5 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

#2.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður
9.8 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Ólafsfjörður
17 km·~21 min drive

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Fjallabyggð
19 km·~23 min drive

Geothermal spot. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Siglufjarðar
4.9 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Siglufjörður
4.9 km·~6 min drive

A beautiful campsite with three locations in town – by the harbor, at Rammalóð and by…

#3.Rammalóðin
5.1 km·~6 min drive

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

#4.Ólafsfjörður
17 km·~21 min drive

The camp site in Ólafsfjörður is well located next to the sports center.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
4.9 km·~6 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Jónsabúð
42 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Skagfirðingabúð
52 km·~62 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hlíðarkaup
53 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Siglufjörður
5.2 km·~6 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Ólafsfjörður
17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Dalvík
28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hofsós
32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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 Skarðshnjúkur?
Skarðshnjúkur 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 Skarðshnjúkur 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 Skarðshnjúkur?
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 Skarðshnjúkur?
Skarðshnjúkur is 785 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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