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Vatnshæðir rises to 847 m in East Iceland — the 147th highest of the 371 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 94, 12 km away.
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65.3672°N, 14.0938°W · East Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 847 m above sea level
Off the main road- 11.5 km from Route 94
Nearest town- Seyðisfjörður — 13.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 396 km in a straight line
What else is close- 155 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vatnshæðir
Stuðlagil - The gem of East Icelandfrom 50.000 ISK · 6 h
Seyðisfjörður: Hidden Stuðlagil Canyon & Reindeer Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Seyðisfjörður: Puffins, Reindeer & Eastfjords Tourfrom 25.990 ISK · 6 h
Puffin Tour from Seyðisfjörður with Gufufoss Waterfall & East Iceland Villagefrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon from Seyðisfjörðurfrom 26.990 ISK · 5 h
Stuðlagil Canyon and Waterfalls Tour from Seyðisfjörður Portfrom 30.000 ISK · 7 h
Stuðlagil Canyon Hike - Shore Excursionfrom 39.990 ISK · 5 h
East Iceland Nature and Culture - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 57.000 ISK · 7 h
Wonders of the Wilderness - Seyðisfjörðurfrom 61.000 ISK · 10 h
Skaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 h
Skaftafell Blue Ice Cave and Glacier Walk Tourfrom 19.999 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights Chase from Glacier Lagoonfrom 25.000 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVatnshæðir weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandSkaftafell 5-Hours Adventure Glacier Hikefrom 20.775 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 tours
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- 1Herfell3 km
- 2Norðdalshnjúkur3 km
- 3Botndalsfjall4 km
- 4Dragafellshnjúkur4 km
- 5Goðahnjúkur5 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Natural hot pot near Egilsstaðir18 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Múlaþing18 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Neskaupstaður31 km
Fuel
- 1Seyðisfjörður13 km · 308.6 kr/L
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Fellabær18 km · 308.6 kr/L - 3Egilsstaðir Fagradalsbraut18 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Abandoned Fjords Super Jeep Tourfrom 42.000 ISK · 5 hours 
Blue Ice Discoveryfrom 24.900 ISK · 4 hours 
Breidamerkurjökull Glacier Hikefrom 15.377 ISK · 3 hours
Frequently
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How do I get to Vatnshæðir?
Vatnshæðir is in East 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 Vatnshæðir 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 Vatnshæðir?
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 Vatnshæðir?
Vatnshæðir is 847 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
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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
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