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Wattsfell

North Iceland, Iceland1,317 m elevation

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Wattsfell

North Iceland, Iceland1,317 m elevation

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Wattsfell rises to 1,317 m in North Iceland — the 43rd highest of the 685 peaks we map there. Closest town is Vogar við Mývatn, 68 km away.

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Wattsfell is in North Iceland at 65.0097°N, 16.8226°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 1,317 m above sea level
Nearest town: Vogar við Mývatn — 68.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 262 km in a straight line
What else is close: 58 mapped places within 20 km

Wattsfell weather and conditions

At Wattsfell in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:15 (Iceland time): -1°C (feels like -6°C), snow, wind 5 m/s, 0.1 mm precipitation in the last hour. Daylight today: 14 h 48 m (sunrise 05:44, sunset 20:32). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 22:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Wattsfell

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Wattsfell — photo by Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Wattsfell?

Wattsfell 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 Wattsfell 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 Wattsfell?

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 Wattsfell?

Wattsfell is 1,317 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Drekafoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Skínandi

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in the Highlands.

#3.Gljúfrasmiður

34 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Hrafnabjargafoss

44 km·~53 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Víti

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Water hot spring

#2.Víti Askja

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Volcanic crater lake at Askja. Highland destination, not always safe for bathing - check…

#3.Laugarvallalaug

50 km·~60 min drive

Water hot spring

#4.Hveragil

60 km·~72 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Drekaskáli Warden Cabin

11 km·~14 min drive

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

#2.Drekaskáli

11 km·~14 min drive

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

#3.Kverkfjöll / Sigurðarskáli

31 km·~37 min drive

Highland campsite accessible in summer only. F-road driving required. Basic facilities…

#4.Herðubreiðarlindir

35 km·~42 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

F-Roads

#1.F88 Öskjuleið

5.6 km·~7 min drive

Shortcut to Askja caldera

#2.F894 Öskjuvatnsvegur

24 km·~29 min drive

Final bumpy kilometers to Askja

2 f-roads near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

70 km·~84 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

95 km·~114 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Fisk Kompaní

95 km·~114 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

96 km·~115 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Mývatn

63 km·~75 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Möðrudalur

64 km·~77 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykjahlíð

70 km·~84 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Fosshóll

82 km·~99 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Rémih · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
OpenStreetMapVisitor 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