Volcano · North Iceland

Heidarspordar

Iceland (northeastern) Fissure vent Confirmed Eruption

Heidarspordar, Iceland
Photo: Andreas Tille · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Quick facts

  • Heidarspordar is 453 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 15 min by car. The nearest road is about 15 km away.
  • Heidarspordar rises to 490 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Heidarspordar is Mývatn.
  • Heidarspordar is a volcano in North Iceland.

The facts

Heidarspordar: The facts
Elevation490 m
Nearest townMývatn
From Reykjavík453 km by road, about 8 h 15 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.3500° N, 16.4900° 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 15 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Heidarspordar?

Heidarspordar is a volcano in North Iceland. It rises to 490 metres above sea level.

Where is Heidarspordar?

Heidarspordar is at 65.3500° N, 16.4900° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Herðubreiðarfjöll, a mountain about 2.6 km away in a straight line.

How far is Heidarspordar from Reykjavík?

Heidarspordar is 453 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 15 min by car. The nearest road is about 15 km away.

How do I get to Heidarspordar?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Heidarspordar, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.

Does it cost anything to visit Heidarspordar?

We have not verified a fee for Heidarspordar. 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.

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Sources

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