Mountain · East Iceland
Dyrfjöll
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Dyrfjöll is 588 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 7 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.4 km away.
- Dyrfjöll rises to 1,136 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Dyrfjöll is Seyðisfjörður.
- Dyrfjöll is a mountain in East Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,136 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Seyðisfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 588 km by road, about 9 h 7 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.5127° N, 13.9413° 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 4.4 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 Dyrfjöll?
Dyrfjöll is a mountain in East Iceland. It rises to 1,136 metres above sea level.
Where is Dyrfjöll?
Dyrfjöll is at 65.5127° N, 13.9413° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Hvítserkur, a mountain about 12 km away in a straight line.
How far is Dyrfjöll from Reykjavík?
Dyrfjöll is 588 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 7 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.4 km away.
How do I get to Dyrfjöll?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Dyrfjöll, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Dyrfjöll?
We have not verified a fee for Dyrfjöll. 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 Dyrfjöll?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 56 minutes' drive from Dyrfjöll. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 56 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with 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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