Mountain · East Iceland
Fitjahnjúkur
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Fitjahnjúkur is 539 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 38 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.
- Fitjahnjúkur is a mountain in East Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 539 km by road, about 8 h 38 min |
|---|---|
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7517° N, 15.7169° 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 Fitjahnjúkur?
Fitjahnjúkur is a mountain in East Iceland.
Where is Fitjahnjúkur?
Fitjahnjúkur is at 64.7517° N, 15.7169° W, in East Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Þjófahnjúkar, a mountain about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Fitjahnjúkur from Reykjavík?
Fitjahnjúkur is 539 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 38 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.
How do I get to Fitjahnjúkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Fitjahnjúkur, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Fitjahnjúkur?
We have not verified a fee for Fitjahnjúkur. 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 Fitjahnjúkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 110 minutes' drive from Fitjahnjúkur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 110 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.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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