Mountain · North Iceland
Hnjótafjall
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Hnjótafjall is 425 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.9 km away.
- Hnjótafjall rises to 1,130 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hnjótafjall is Siglufjörður.
- Hnjótafjall is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,130 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 425 km by road, about 6 h 14 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.8486° N, 18.8976° 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 2.9 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 Hnjótafjall?
Hnjótafjall is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 1,130 metres above sea level.
Where is Hnjótafjall?
Hnjótafjall is at 65.8486° N, 18.8976° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Unadalsjökull, a glacier about 3.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hnjótafjall from Reykjavík?
Hnjótafjall is 425 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 14 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.9 km away.
How do I get to Hnjótafjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hnjótafjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Hnjótafjall?
We have not verified a fee for Hnjótafjall. 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 Hnjótafjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 64 minutes' drive from Hnjótafjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (71 min).
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Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 71 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with 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 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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