Mountain · North Iceland
Fornastaðafjall
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Fornastaðafjall is 403 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 2 min by car. The nearest road is about 3 km away.
- The nearest town to Fornastaðafjall is Akureyri.
- Fornastaðafjall is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 403 km by road, about 6 h 2 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.7669° N, 17.7894° 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 3 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 Fornastaðafjall?
Fornastaðafjall is a mountain in North Iceland.
Where is Fornastaðafjall?
Fornastaðafjall is at 65.7669° N, 17.7894° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Kinnarfjöll, a mountain about 5.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Fornastaðafjall from Reykjavík?
Fornastaðafjall is 403 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 2 min by car. The nearest road is about 3 km away.
How do I get to Fornastaðafjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Fornastaðafjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
Does it cost anything to visit Fornastaðafjall?
We have not verified a fee for Fornastaðafjall. 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 Fornastaðafjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 28 minutes' drive from Fornastaðafjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
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Soak here afterwards
- 28 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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