Mountain · East Iceland

Hafursfell

mountain in Iceland

Hafursfell, 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

  • Hafursfell is 526 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
  • The nearest town to Hafursfell is Djúpivogur.
  • Hafursfell is a mountain in East Iceland.
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The facts

Hafursfell: The facts
Nearest townDjúpivogur
From Reykjavík526 km by road, about 8 h 57 min
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates64.8492° N, 15.4594° 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 1.2 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Hafursfell?

Hafursfell is a mountain in East Iceland.

Where is Hafursfell?

Hafursfell is at 64.8492° N, 15.4594° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Djúpivogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Nálhúshnjúkar, a mountain about 3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Hafursfell from Reykjavík?

Hafursfell is 526 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.

How do I get to Hafursfell?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Hafursfell?

We have not verified a fee for Hafursfell. 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 Hafursfell?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 118 minutes' drive from Hafursfell. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.

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On the way back

  • Vök Baths118 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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