Mountain · South Iceland

Birnudalstindur

mountain in Iceland

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

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

  • Birnudalstindur is 431 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 24 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.8 km away.
  • The nearest town to Birnudalstindur is Höfn.
  • Birnudalstindur is a mountain in South Iceland.
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The facts

Birnudalstindur: The facts
Nearest townHöfn
From Reykjavík431 km by road, about 6 h 24 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.2454° N, 15.9330° 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 2.8 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Birnudalstindur?

Birnudalstindur is a mountain in South Iceland.

Where is Birnudalstindur?

Birnudalstindur is at 64.2454° N, 15.9330° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Höfn. The nearest other sight on our map is Birnudalsjökull, a glacier about 874 m away in a straight line.

How far is Birnudalstindur from Reykjavík?

Birnudalstindur is 431 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 24 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.8 km away.

How do I get to Birnudalstindur?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Birnudalstindur?

We have not verified a fee for Birnudalstindur. 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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