Mountain · Westfjords

Vaðalfjöll

mountain in Iceland

Vaðalfjöll, Iceland
Photo: Zairon · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

  • Vaðalfjöll is 220 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 37 min by car.
  • Vaðalfjöll rises to 508 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Vaðalfjöll is Hólmavík.
  • Vaðalfjöll is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
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The facts

Vaðalfjöll: The facts
Elevation508 m
Nearest townHólmavík
From Reykjavík220 km by road, about 3 h 37 min
RegionWestfjords
Coordinates65.5804° N, 22.0744° 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.

Questions people ask

What is Vaðalfjöll?

Vaðalfjöll is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 508 metres above sea level.

Where is Vaðalfjöll?

Vaðalfjöll is at 65.5804° N, 22.0744° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Hólmavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Lambavatn, a lake about 11 km away in a straight line.

How far is Vaðalfjöll from Reykjavík?

Vaðalfjöll is 220 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 37 min by car.

How do I get to Vaðalfjöll?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Vaðalfjöll?

We have not verified a fee for Vaðalfjöll. 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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