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Vatnafell

West Iceland, Iceland345 m elevation

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Vatnafell

West Iceland, Iceland345 m elevation

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Vatnafell rises to 345 m in West Iceland — the 314th highest of the 385 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 56, 1.6 km away.

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Vatnafell is in West Iceland at 64.9131°N, 22.9097°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 345 m above sea level
Getting there: Road 56 (Vatnaleið)
Off the main road: 1.6 km from Route 56
Nearest town: Stykkishólmur — 8.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 97 km in a straight line
What else is close: 149 mapped places within 20 km

Vatnafell weather and conditions

At Vatnafell in West Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 08:30 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Vatnafell

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Vatnafell?

Vatnafell is in West 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 Vatnafell 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 Vatnafell?

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 Vatnafell?

Vatnafell is 345 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Selvalafoss

3.2 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Rjúkandi

6.8 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Nátthagafoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Grundarfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

10 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

16 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

16 km·~20 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grundarfjörður

16 km·~20 min drive

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

19 km·~23 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Stykkishólmur

19 km·~23 min drive

The camping site in Stykkisholmur is centrally located and has many features.

#4.Laugargerðisskóli

26 km·~31 min drive

Laugargerðisskóli camping site is open during the summer months. It is located at…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

20 km·~24 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

38 km·~45 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

58 km·~70 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Breiðablik

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundarfjörður

16 km·~19 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Stykkishólmur

19 km·~23 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsvík

37 km·~45 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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