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Þingmannahnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland724 m elevation
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Þingmannahnjúkur

North Iceland, Iceland724 m elevation

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Þingmannahnjúkur rises to 724 m in North Iceland — the 384th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 4.1 km away.

Map of Þingmannahnjúkur

Þingmannahnjúkur is in North Iceland at 65.6611°N, 17.9596°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation
724 m above sea level
Off the main road
4.1 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Brúnahlíð — 3.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
252 km in a straight line
What else is close
199 mapped places within 20 km

Þingmannahnjúkur weather and conditions

At Þingmannahnjúkur in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 08:30 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), partly cloudy, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:39). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 08:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Þingmannahnjúkur?
Þingmannahnjúkur 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 Þingmannahnjúkur 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 Þingmannahnjúkur?
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 Þingmannahnjúkur?
Þingmannahnjúkur is 724 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Birningsstaðafjall8 km
  2. 2Borgir8 km
  3. 3Þremshnjúkur9 km
  4. 4Háafell10 km
  5. 5Belgsárfjall11 km

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur
4.4 km·~5 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur
5.7 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Sæberg Hot Pot
6.5 km·~8 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Akureyri
6.6 km·~8 min drive

Akureyri's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 43°C, with a…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vaglaskógur
5.5 km·~7 min drive

The camp site Vaglaskógur is in the valley Fnjóskárdalur. The forest Vaglaskógur is the…

#2.Systragil
5.8 km·~7 min drive

The camp site Systragil is in the valley Fnjóskadalur, a short distance from Akureyri. A…

#3.Hamrar
6.8 km·~8 min drive

The camp site Hamrar by Akureyri is an excellent camp site with great facilities and…

#4.Lónsá, Akureyri
9.9 km·~12 min drive

The camp site Lónsá is located close to highway no 1 when entering Akureyri in the…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
6.7 km·~8 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup
6.8 km·~8 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní
7 km·~8 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
7 km·~8 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Akureyri Leiruvegur
5.6 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Akureyri BSO
6.5 km·~8 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Furuvellir
6.8 km·~8 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Kjarnagata
6.9 km·~8 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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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