Mountain · North Iceland
Bláfjall
mountain in Iceland
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Bláfjall is 463 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 18 min by car. The nearest road is about 10 km away.
- Bláfjall rises to 1,222 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Bláfjall is Mývatn.
- Bláfjall is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,222 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
| From Reykjavík | 463 km by road, about 7 h 18 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4434° N, 16.8476° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
The nearest road is about 10 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Bláfjall?
Bláfjall is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 1,222 metres above sea level.
Where is Bláfjall?
Bláfjall is at 65.4434° N, 16.8476° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Sellandafjall, a mountain about 9.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Bláfjall from Reykjavík?
Bláfjall is 463 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 18 min by car. The nearest road is about 10 km away.
How do I get to Bláfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Bláfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
Does it cost anything to visit Bláfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Bláfjall. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Where can you swim near Bláfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 70 minutes' drive from Bláfjall. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (79 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon70 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool79 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SellandafjallMountain · 9.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.KetildyngjaVolcano · 9.4 km
FremrinámarVolcano · 9.5 km
HagavatnLake · 12 km
BúrfellMountain · 15 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
Búrfell á MývatnsöræfumVolcano · 16 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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