Mountain · North Iceland

Vatnsdalsfjall

mountain in Iceland

Vatnsdalsfjall, Iceland
Photo: Hansueli Krapf  This file was uploaded with Commonist. · 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

  • Vatnsdalsfjall is 234 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
  • Vatnsdalsfjall rises to 1,018 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Vatnsdalsfjall is Blönduós.
  • Vatnsdalsfjall is a mountain in North Iceland.

The facts

Vatnsdalsfjall: The facts
Elevation1,018 m
Nearest townBlönduós
From Reykjavík234 km by road, about 3 h 28 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.4592° N, 20.2599° 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 1.8 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Vatnsdalsfjall?

Vatnsdalsfjall is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 1,018 metres above sea level.

Where is Vatnsdalsfjall?

Vatnsdalsfjall is at 65.4592° N, 20.2599° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Blönduós. The nearest other sight on our map is Flóðið, a lake about 4.9 km away in a straight line.

How far is Vatnsdalsfjall from Reykjavík?

Vatnsdalsfjall is 234 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.

How do I get to Vatnsdalsfjall?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Vatnsdalsfjall?

We have not verified a fee for Vatnsdalsfjall. 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

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