Mountain · East Iceland

Sauðafell

mountain in Iceland

Sauðafell, Iceland
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0

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

  • Sauðafell is 522 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 28 min by car.
  • Sauðafell is a mountain in East Iceland.
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The facts

Sauðafell: The facts
From Reykjavík522 km by road, about 8 h 28 min
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates64.8831° N, 15.5044° 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 Sauðafell?

Sauðafell is a mountain in East Iceland.

Where is Sauðafell?

Sauðafell is at 64.8831° N, 15.5044° W, in East Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Nálhúshnjúkar, a mountain about 4.1 km away in a straight line.

How far is Sauðafell from Reykjavík?

Sauðafell is 522 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 28 min by car.

How do I get to Sauðafell?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sauðafell, not to a search for its name.

Does it cost anything to visit Sauðafell?

We have not verified a fee for Sauðafell. 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 Sauðafell?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 114 minutes' drive from Sauðafell. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.

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On the way back

  • Vök Baths114 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
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Nearby sights

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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