Mountain · North Iceland
Hágöng
mountain in Iceland
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
| Elevation | 645 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
| From Reykjavík | 439 km by road, about 7 h 6 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0897° 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.
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.
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 85 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 (92 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 85 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- 92 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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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