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Vörðufell rises to 1,321 m in North Iceland — the 41st highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 1, 14 km away.
Map of Vörðufell
Map
65.6978°N, 18.7280°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Elevation- 1,321 m above sea level
Off the main road- 13.6 km from Route 1
Nearest town- Hólar — 18 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 230 km in a straight line
What else is close- 164 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Vörðufell
Horse Riding Tour and Explore Scenery in Gásir Akureyrifrom 12.000 ISK · 1 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Myvatn, Dettifoss,Selfoss, Godafoss & morefrom 29.900 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Premium Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri Duplicfrom 34.800 ISK · 8 h
Arctic Coastline, Microbrewery and Culture Tourfrom 34.207 ISK · 4 h 30 min
4x4 Premium Northern Lights & Photography Tour (from Akureyri)from 34.800 ISK · 2 h 30 min
4x4 Diamond Circle Day Tour from Akureyri or Lake Myvatnfrom 45.000 ISK · 9 h
Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 h
4x4 Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.800 ISK · 8 hNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionVörðufell weather and conditions
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-8°Cclear · feels -17°C11 m/swind9 h 41 mdaylight · 08:10 – 17:51
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Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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SleepsPhotos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Blástakkur1 km
- 2Stapar2 km
- 3Leiðarhnjúkar2 km
- 4Skarðsárhnjúkur2 km
- 5Litlikollur2 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Skatalaug15 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður18 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Hörgársveit21 km
Fuel
- 1
Akureyri Sjafnargata27 km · 303.9 kr/L - 2
Baldursnes Akureyri27 km · 279.8 kr/L - 3Akureyri Hlíðarbraut27 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes- (RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How do I get to Vörðufell?
Vörðufell 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 Vörðufell 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 Vörðufell?
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 Vörðufell?
Vörðufell is 1,321 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Bickel · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
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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