Mountain · North Iceland
Dýjafjallshnjúkur
mountain 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
- Dýjafjallshnjúkur is 424 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 32 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.1 km away.
- Dýjafjallshnjúkur rises to 1,445 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Dýjafjallshnjúkur is Akureyri.
- Dýjafjallshnjúkur is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,445 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
| From Reykjavík | 424 km by road, about 6 h 32 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.7536° N, 18.5250° 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 5.1 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Dýjafjallshnjúkur?
Dýjafjallshnjúkur is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 1,445 metres above sea level.
Where is Dýjafjallshnjúkur?
Dýjafjallshnjúkur is at 65.7536° N, 18.5250° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Heiðinnamannahellir, a cave about 5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Dýjafjallshnjúkur from Reykjavík?
Dýjafjallshnjúkur is 424 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 32 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.1 km away.
How do I get to Dýjafjallshnjúkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Dýjafjallshnjúkur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
Does it cost anything to visit Dýjafjallshnjúkur?
We have not verified a fee for Dýjafjallshnjúkur. 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 Dýjafjallshnjúkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 67 minutes' drive from Dýjafjallshnjúkur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (75 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon75 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HeiðinnamannahellirCave · 5 km
GloppuhnjúkurMountain · 7.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Ahjartar
GljúfurárjökullGlacier · 7.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Ahjartar (talk)
StóllMountain · 11 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Ahjartar
BúrfellshyrnaMountain · 13 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Sigurrós Jóna OddsdóttirSkíðadalsjökullGlacier · 13 km
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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