Volcano · The Highlands

Kollóttadyngja

shield volcano in Iceland

Map showing where Kollóttadyngja 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

  • Kollóttadyngja is 421 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 15 km away.
  • Kollóttadyngja rises to 1,177 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Kollóttadyngja is Mývatn.
  • Kollóttadyngja is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands.
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The facts

Kollóttadyngja: The facts
Elevation1,177 m
Nearest townMývatn
From Reykjavík421 km by road, about 6 h 58 min
RegionThe Highlands
Coordinates65.2167° N, 16.5500° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 Kollóttadyngja?

Kollóttadyngja is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,177 metres above sea level.

Where is Kollóttadyngja?

Kollóttadyngja is at 65.2167° N, 16.5500° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Eggert, a mountain about 5.2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Kollóttadyngja from Reykjavík?

Kollóttadyngja is 421 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 15 km away.

How do I get to Kollóttadyngja?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Kollóttadyngja?

We have not verified a fee for Kollóttadyngja. 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

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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