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Þjóðfellsbungur

North Iceland, Iceland853 m elevation
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Þjóðfellsbungur

North Iceland, Iceland853 m elevation

About

Þjóðfellsbungur rises to 853 m in North Iceland — the 280th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 5.9 km away.

Map of Þjóðfellsbungur

Þjóðfellsbungur is in North Iceland at 65.5163°N, 15.7767°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
853 m above sea level
Off the main road
5.9 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Vopnafjörður — 51.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
329 km in a straight line
What else is close
48 mapped places within 20 km

Þjóðfellsbungur weather and conditions

At Þjóðfellsbungur in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 15:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 05:37, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 15:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Þjóðfellsbungur?
Þjóðfellsbungur 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 Þjóðfellsbungur 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 Þjóðfellsbungur?
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 Þjóðfellsbungur?
Þjóðfellsbungur is 853 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Svartfell5 km
  2. 2Þjóðfell6 km
  3. 3Víðidalsfjöll6 km
  4. 4Sótatindur8 km
  5. 5Dimmifjallgarður8 km

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
38 km·~45 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit
49 km·~59 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur
51 km·~61 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Grjótagjá
52 km·~63 min drive

Lava cave with hot spring near Mývatn. Yes, it's the Game of Thrones cave. Currently too…

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Möðrudalur á Fjöllum – Fjalladýrð
17 km·~20 min drive

Well equipped and peaceful camp site by a farm that is the only farm in this altitude in…

#2.Tjaldstæðið á Möðrudal
17 km·~20 min drive

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

#3.Skjöldólfsstaðir
38 km·~45 min drive

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

#4.Herðubreiðarlindir
41 km·~50 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kauptún
51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð
54 km·~65 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
69 km·~83 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
70 km·~83 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Möðrudalur
11 km·~13 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Skjöldólfsstaðir
38 km·~45 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Vopnafjörður
50 km·~61 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð
54 km·~65 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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