Mountain · The Highlands
Sveinstindur
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Sveinstindur is 232 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 11 min by car.
- Sveinstindur rises to 1,090 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Sveinstindur is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Sveinstindur is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,090 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
| From Reykjavík | 232 km by road, about 4 h 11 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.1082° N, 18.4193° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Sveinstindur?
Sveinstindur is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,090 metres above sea level.
Where is Sveinstindur?
Sveinstindur is at 64.1082° N, 18.4193° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Lambavatn, a lake about 7.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sveinstindur from Reykjavík?
Sveinstindur is 232 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 11 min by car.
How do I get to Sveinstindur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sveinstindur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Sveinstindur?
We have not verified a fee for Sveinstindur. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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