Viewpoint · North Iceland

Hljóðaklettar

mountain in Iceland

Map showing where Hljóðaklettar is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

Before you go

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.

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Quick facts

  • Hljóðaklettar is 532 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 47 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Hljóðaklettar is Húsavík.
  • Hljóðaklettar is a viewpoint in North Iceland.
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The facts

Hljóðaklettar: The facts
Nearest townHúsavík
From Reykjavík532 km by road, about 7 h 47 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.9443° N, 16.5328° W

Getting there

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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.

Questions people ask

What is Hljóðaklettar?

Hljóðaklettar is a viewpoint in North Iceland.

Where is Hljóðaklettar?

Hljóðaklettar is at 65.9443° N, 16.5328° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Rauðhólar, a mountain about 820 m away in a straight line.

How far is Hljóðaklettar from Reykjavík?

Hljóðaklettar is 532 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 47 min by car.

How do I get to Hljóðaklettar?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Hljóðaklettar?

We have not verified a fee for Hljóðaklettar. 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 Hljóðaklettar?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 118 minutes' drive from Hljóðaklettar. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass.

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.

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