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Viðafell

North Iceland, Iceland367 m elevation
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Viðafell

North Iceland, Iceland367 m elevation

About

Viðafell rises to 367 m in North Iceland — the 615th highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 5.5 km away.

Map of Viðafell

Viðafell is in North Iceland at 65.6161°N, 17.2616°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
367 m above sea level
Off the main road
5.5 km from Route 1
Nearest town
Laugar — 12.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
275 km in a straight line
What else is close
88 mapped places within 20 km

Viðafell weather and conditions

At Viðafell in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 14:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 05:43, sunset 20:36). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 14:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Viðafell?
Viðafell 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 Viðafell 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 Viðafell?
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 Viðafell?
Viðafell is 367 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Ytri-Selbunga3 km
  2. 2Laugafell4 km
  3. 3Narfastaðafell5 km
  4. 4Brenniás7 km
  5. 5Vindbelgjarfjall9 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Laugar
13 km·~15 min drive

Laugar's municipal swimming pool per Visit North Iceland — water around 30°C. Not an…

#2.Natural hot pot near Þingeyjarsveit
14 km·~16 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Stóragjá Cave
16 km·~19 min drive

Lava cave hot spring near Mývatn. Grjótagjá's quieter neighbor.

#4.Grjótagjá
17 km·~21 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.CJA camping, Laugar
10 km·~12 min drive

A small quiet in private areas divided campsite on the farm Hjalli, halfway between…

#2.CJA Campsite
10 km·~13 min drive

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

#3.Laugar Camping
13 km·~15 min drive

The campsite at Laugar, Northeast of Iceland. Booking is not allowed before arriving at…

#4.Kiðagil í Bárðadal
16 km·~19 min drive

Camp site in a peaceful and quiet spot in northern Iceland.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
16 km·~20 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Hagkaup
39 km·~47 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#3.Krónan
39 km·~47 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#4.Fisk Kompaní
39 km·~47 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn
12 km·~14 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Laugar
13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Fosshóll
15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykjahlíð
16 km·~20 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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