Cars Campers

MountainHighlands

Svíahnúkur eystri

Highlands, Iceland1,731 m elevation

Road loading…

Weather loading…

Navigate

DirectionsNavigate

No photo of Svíahnúkur eystri yet

Been here? Be the first to add a photo

Find Svíahnúkur eystri videos on YouTube

Open Svíahnúkur eystri on the map

MountainHighlands

Svíahnúkur eystri

Highlands, Iceland1,731 m elevation

About

Svíahnúkur eystri rises to 1,731 m in the Highlands, Iceland — the 6th highest of the 186 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 50 km away.

AI assistant

Plan your visit to Svíahnúkur eystri

Build an itinerary — full days, multi-stop routes, drive times, alternatives.

Map of Svíahnúkur eystri

Svíahnúkur eystri is in the Highlands, Iceland at 64.4078°N, 17.2651°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

Open Svíahnúkur eystri on the interactive map →

Plan your visit

Elevation: 1,731 m above sea level
Off the main road: 49.7 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Kirkjubæjarklaustur — 81.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 228 km in a straight line
What else is close: 6 mapped places within 20 km

Svíahnúkur eystri weather and conditions

At Svíahnúkur eystri in Highlands, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 00:00 (Iceland time): -4°C (feels like -8°C), fog, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 05:48, sunset 20:31). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 00:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

Driving conditions

—

Weather now

—

Wind

Check live

Road access

—

Daylight today

Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

open map

Forecast

Today

—

Northern lights

Tonight

—/9

No data

—

Moon—

Aurora forecast for tonight

Highlands Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes

Sun & light

Today

—

Today

—

Sunrise—

Golden hour AM—

Golden hour PM—

Sunset—

Blue hour—

Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Svíahnúkur eystri

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

Photos & videos

No photos or videos yet

Been to Svíahnúkur eystri? Help other travellers — add the first photo or video.

Search YouTube

Reviews

Frequently
asked
questions

How do I get to Svíahnúkur eystri?

Svíahnúkur eystri 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 Svíahnúkur eystri without a guide?

Svíahnúkur eystri is a high summit (1,731 m) — routes at this altitude often cross glacier or exposed terrain and should be done with a certified guide, rope and crampons. Do not attempt it solo, and check safetravel.is first.

When is the best time to hike Svíahnúkur eystri?

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 Svíahnúkur eystri?

Svíahnúkur eystri is 1,731 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Morsárfoss

38 km·~45 min drive

Morsárfoss is a waterfall in Vatnajökull National Park, Iceland. Measurements showed that…

#2.Núpsárfoss

39 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#3.Hvítárfoss

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in South Coast.

#4.Svartifoss

45 km·~53 min drive

Black Falls. A waterfall framed by dark hexagonal basalt columns that inspired…

4 waterfalls near Highlands

Hot Springs

#1.Guðlaug

30 km·~35 min drive

New seaside hot pot on Langisandur beach in Akranes. Ocean views.

#2.Víti

76 km·~91 min drive

Water hot spring

#3.Víti Askja

76 km·~91 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Skaftárhreppur

79 km·~95 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Highlands

Campsites

#1.Campsite Reception

46 km·~55 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Iceland's…

#2.Skaftafell

46 km·~55 min drive

The camp site is spacious with trees as shelter. The camp site is divided into several…

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

48 km·~58 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Ferðaþjónustan Svínafelli

52 km·~62 min drive

We are located in Öræfi, just underneath the highest peak of Iceland.

4 campsites near Highlands

Supermarkets

#1.Gvendarkjör

78 km·~94 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

100 km·~120 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð

138 km·~166 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan

139 km·~167 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Highlands

Gas stations

#1.Freysnes

50 km·~60 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Fagurhólsmýri

66 km·~79 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kirkjubæjarklaustur

78 km·~93 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Nesjar

98 km·~118 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Highlands

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.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Highlands

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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