Volcano · North Iceland
Mælifellshnjúkur
Mountain in Skagafjörður, Iceland
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
- Mælifellshnjúkur is 306 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 33 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
- Mælifellshnjúkur rises to 1,138 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Mælifellshnjúkur is Sauðárkrókur.
- Mælifellshnjúkur is a volcano in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,138 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Sauðárkrókur |
| From Reykjavík | 306 km by road, about 4 h 33 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4000° N, 19.3661° 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 1.7 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Mælifellshnjúkur?
Mælifellshnjúkur is a volcano in North Iceland. It rises to 1,138 metres above sea level.
Where is Mælifellshnjúkur?
Mælifellshnjúkur is at 65.4000° N, 19.3661° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur. The nearest other sight on our map is Drangagil, a canyon about 8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Mælifellshnjúkur from Reykjavík?
Mælifellshnjúkur is 306 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 33 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
How do I get to Mælifellshnjúkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Mælifellshnjúkur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur.
Does it cost anything to visit Mælifellshnjúkur?
We have not verified a fee for Mælifellshnjúkur. 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 Mælifellshnjúkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 96 minutes' drive from Mælifellshnjúkur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (104 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool96 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon104 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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