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Sveinstindur

South Coast1,089 m elevation

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Sveinstindur rises to 1,089 m on Iceland's South Coast — the 41st highest of the 340 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 26, 31 km away.

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64.1060°N, 18.4170°W · South Coast

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Elevation
1,089 m above sea level
Getting there
Road F235 (Langisjór)
Off the main road
31.3 km from Route 26
Nearest town
Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 41.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
171 km in a straight line
What else is close
83 mapped places within 20 km
Good to know
Reached on an F-road. Icelandic law requires a 4WD vehicle on F-roads, and they open only for the summer season — check the current status before setting out.

Tours near Sveinstindur

Highlands Hiking: Small Group Landmannalaugar Hike & Hot Springs - Without transferfrom 16.500 ISK · 5 hBus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hHvannadalshnúkur - Iceland's highest summitfrom 57.999 ISK · 15 hLaki Craters Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 minLandmannalaugar & Highland Wonders Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 67.900 ISK · 1 h 15 minSkaftafell 3 Hour Glacier Walkfrom 17.900 ISK · 3 hRótarfjallshnúkur skiingfrom 64.900 ISK · 10 hLagoons, Glaciers & Colorful Mountains Airplane Tour from Skaftafellfrom 51.900 ISK · 50 minHvannadalshnúkur The Great Withe Onefrom 79.900 ISK · 14 h
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ToursIn season nowSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 hEarly Bird Ice Cavefrom 25.000 ISK · 3 h 30 minLaugarás Lagoon Birki - Premium Lagoonfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and region

Sveinstindur weather and conditions

Last updated

-1°Covercast · feels -7°C6 m/swind9 h 51 mdaylight · 08:03 – 17:55
In season now · Winter in IcelandSolheimajokull Ice Climbing & Glacier Hikefrom 31.381 ISK · 4 h
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Cars & campers

−12%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 −12%
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 −12%
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 −12%

Photos & videos

Sveinstindur — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Sveinstindur, no lookalikes. Search YouTube

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Hrútabjörg2 km
  2. 2Grænifjallgarður4 km
  3. 3Hellnafjall5 km
  4. 4Lyngfell5 km
  5. 5Kringla7 km
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Waterfalls

  1. 1Ófærufoss19 km
  2. 2Silfurfoss24 km
  3. 3Fagrifoss28 km
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Hot springs

  1. 1Geothermal hot spring near Rangárþing ytra34 km
  2. 2Brennisteinsalda34 km
  3. 3Landmannalaugar Hot River34 km
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Fuel

  1. 1Kirkjubæjarklaustur39 km · 308.7 kr/L
  2. 2Hrauneyjar43 km · 315.8 kr/L
  3. 3Freysnes75 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Supermarkets

  1. 1Gvendarkjör39 km
  2. 2Krónan82 km
  3. 3Krambúð92 km
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Tours

  1. Adrenaline Combo: Off-Road Buggy & Mega Zipline Experiencefrom 29.300 ISK · 3 hours
  2. Buggy Adventure in Þórsmörkfrom 89.990 ISK · 5 hours
  3. Bus transfer from Landmannalaugar to Hella / Reykjavikfrom 12.220 ISK · 4 hours
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Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Sveinstindur?
Sveinstindur is in South Coast. 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 Sveinstindur 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 Sveinstindur?
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 Sveinstindur?
Sveinstindur is 1,089 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Data & sources

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All peaks376 peaks in South Coast, mapped with photos, distances and live conditions
Iceland nowfrom 19 Sep 06:10
8°C · overcastWind 2 m/sRing Road (R1) openAurora Kp 2.67Daylight 07:02 – 19:39Webcams