Mountain · North Iceland
Blámannshattur
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Blámannshattur is 430 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 32 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.
- Blámannshattur rises to 1,198 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Blámannshattur is Akureyri.
- Blámannshattur is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,198 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
| From Reykjavík | 430 km by road, about 7 h 32 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.9263° N, 18.0121° 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 1.4 km away.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Blámannshattur?
Blámannshattur is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 1,198 metres above sea level.
Where is Blámannshattur?
Blámannshattur is at 65.9263° N, 18.0121° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Laufáshnjúkur, a hike about 4.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Blámannshattur from Reykjavík?
Blámannshattur is 430 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 32 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.
How do I get to Blámannshattur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Blámannshattur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
Does it cost anything to visit Blámannshattur?
We have not verified a fee for Blámannshattur. 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 Blámannshattur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 111 minutes' drive from Blámannshattur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (118 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 111 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- 118 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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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