Volcano · The Highlands
Tindfjallajökull
glacier in 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
- Tindfjallajökull is 141 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.3 km away.
- Tindfjallajökull rises to 1,462 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Tindfjallajökull is Hvolsvöllur.
- Tindfjallajökull is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,462 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
| From Reykjavík | 141 km by road, about 2 h 14 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.7928° N, 19.5806° 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 6.3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Tindfjallajökull?
Tindfjallajökull is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,462 metres above sea level.
Where is Tindfjallajökull?
Tindfjallajökull is at 63.7928° N, 19.5806° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Tindfjöll, a mountain about 3.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Tindfjallajökull from Reykjavík?
Tindfjallajökull is 141 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.3 km away.
How do I get to Tindfjallajökull?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tindfjallajökull, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
Does it cost anything to visit Tindfjallajökull?
We have not verified a fee for Tindfjallajökull. 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 Tindfjallajökull?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 76 minutes' drive from Tindfjallajökull. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (106 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool106 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
TindfjöllMountain · 3.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Martin Barth
EinhyrningurMountain · 8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: XI-TSE at Dutch Wikipedia
ÞórólfsfellVolcano · 9.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: The original uploader was Reykholt at German Wikipedia.
MarkarfljótsgljúfurCanyon · 9.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Mickaël Delcey (Silverkey)
HattfellMountain · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal Klajban
Valahnúkur hikeHike · 12 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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