Mountain · North Iceland

Hágöng

mountain in Iceland

Hágöng, Iceland
Photo: Oliagust · 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

  • Hágöng is 439 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 6 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.9 km away.
  • Hágöng rises to 645 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Hágöng is Húsavík.
  • Hágöng is a mountain in North Iceland.

The facts

Hágöng: The facts
Elevation645 m
Nearest townHúsavík
From Reykjavík439 km by road, about 7 h 6 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates66.0897° N, 17.8449° 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 1.9 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Hágöng?

Hágöng is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 645 metres above sea level.

Where is Hágöng?

Hágöng is at 66.0897° N, 17.8449° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Urðargil, a canyon about 1.3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Hágöng from Reykjavík?

Hágöng is 439 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 6 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.9 km away.

How do I get to Hágöng?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Hágöng?

We have not verified a fee for Hágöng. 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 Hágöng?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 107 minutes' drive from Hágöng. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (116 min).

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Sources

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