Mountain · North Iceland
Hnjáfjall
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Hnjáfjall is 445 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 50 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.7 km away.
- Hnjáfjall rises to 541 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hnjáfjall is Siglufjörður.
- Hnjáfjall is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 541 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 445 km by road, about 6 h 50 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.1587° N, 18.2236° 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 6.7 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 Hnjáfjall?
Hnjáfjall is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 541 metres above sea level.
Where is Hnjáfjall?
Hnjáfjall is at 66.1587° N, 18.2236° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Gjögurtáarviti, a lighthouse about 2.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hnjáfjall from Reykjavík?
Hnjáfjall is 445 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 50 min by car. The nearest road is about 6.7 km away.
How do I get to Hnjáfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hnjáfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Hnjáfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Hnjáfjall. 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 Hnjáfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 76 minutes' drive from Hnjáfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
