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Snæfell rises to 1,324 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 33rd highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 21 km away.
Map of Snæfell
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64.2327°N, 16.1865°W · Highlands
Plan your visit
Elevation- 1,324 m above sea level
Off the main road- 20.8 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Höfn — 46.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 279 km in a straight line
What else is close- 46 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Snæfell
Snæfellsnes Peninsula in a small group tour with home-cooked meal includedfrom 28.990 ISK · 11 h
Snæfellsnes in Spanish with lunch included at a farm by minibusfrom 28.990 ISK · 12 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula and Kirkjufell Small Group Tourfrom 18.990 ISK · 11 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Small Group Tourfrom 19.490 ISK · 11 h
Snaefellsnes Peninsula Minibus Tourfrom 17.574 ISK · 12 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tourfrom 17.490 ISK · 11 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsula Tour from Grundarfjordur Portfrom 26.240 ISK · 5 h
Snæfellsnes Peninsulafrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
The mysterious Snæfellsnes National Park | Small Group Day Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionSnæfell weather and conditions
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-6°Cmostly clear · feels -14°C10 m/sgusts 139 h 50 mdaylight · 07:55 – 17:45
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Þverártindsegg3 km - 2Miðfell3 km
- 3Veðurárdalstindur4 km
- 4Lyngbrekkutindur12 km
- 5Esja15 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Hoffell Hot Tubs44 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður44 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Höfn47 km
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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 
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Snæfell?
Snæfell is in Highlands. 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 Snæfell 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 Snæfell?
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 Snæfell?
Snæfell is 1,324 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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