Mountain · The Highlands
Herðubreiðarfjöll
mountains in Iceland
Quick facts
- Herðubreiðarfjöll is 453 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 15 min by car. The nearest road is about 14 km away.
- The nearest town to Herðubreiðarfjöll is Mývatn.
- Herðubreiðarfjöll is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 453 km by road, about 8 h 15 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 65.3336° N, 16.4492° 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 14 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 Herðubreiðarfjöll?
Herðubreiðarfjöll is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Herðubreiðarfjöll?
Herðubreiðarfjöll is at 65.3336° N, 16.4492° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Heidarspordar, a volcano about 2.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Herðubreiðarfjöll from Reykjavík?
Herðubreiðarfjöll is 453 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 15 min by car. The nearest road is about 14 km away.
How do I get to Herðubreiðarfjöll?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Herðubreiðarfjöll, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
Does it cost anything to visit Herðubreiðarfjöll?
We have not verified a fee for Herðubreiðarfjöll. 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.
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)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
