Mountain · South Iceland

Snæfell

mountain in Iceland, Suðurland

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

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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

  • Snæfell is 391 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 50 min by car. The nearest road is about 12 km away.
  • Snæfell rises to 1,324 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Snæfell is Höfn.
  • Snæfell is a mountain in South Iceland.
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The facts

Snæfell: The facts
Elevation1,324 m
Nearest townHöfn
From Reykjavík391 km by road, about 5 h 50 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.2340° N, 16.1855° 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 12 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Snæfell?

Snæfell is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 1,324 metres above sea level.

Where is Snæfell?

Snæfell is at 64.2340° N, 16.1855° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Höfn. The nearest other sight on our map is Breiðabunga, a mountain about 8.8 km away in a straight line.

How far is Snæfell from Reykjavík?

Snæfell is 391 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 50 min by car. The nearest road is about 12 km away.

How do I get to Snæfell?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Snæfell?

We have not verified a fee for Snæfell. 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. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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