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Stórabunga

North Iceland, Iceland389 m elevation
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Stórabunga

North Iceland, Iceland389 m elevation

About

Stórabunga rises to 389 m in North Iceland — the 604th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 68, 3.5 km away.

Map of Stórabunga

Stórabunga is in North Iceland at 65.5246°N, 21.4778°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
389 m above sea level
Off the main road
3.5 km from Route 68
Nearest town
Drangsnes — 18.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
155 km in a straight line
What else is close
52 mapped places within 20 km

Stórabunga weather and conditions

At Stórabunga in North Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 10:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:52). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 10:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Stórabunga?
Stórabunga 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 Stórabunga 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 Stórabunga?
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 Stórabunga?
Stórabunga is 389 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Högg8 km
  2. 2Ennishöfði8 km
  3. 3Bæjarfell21 km
  4. 4Brandafell28 km
  5. 5Miðfell28 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur
18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Drangsnes Hot Pots
19 km·~22 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð
22 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Gvendarlaug
28 km·~34 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Drangsnes
19 km·~22 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#2.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi
19 km·~22 min drive

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

#3.Hveravík
20 km·~24 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Hólmavík
22 km·~26 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
18 km·~22 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
22 km·~26 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
57 km·~68 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes
18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík
22 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvammstangi
29 km·~35 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkalundur
29 km·~35 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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