Mountain · North Iceland
Húsavíkurfjall
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Húsavíkurfjall is 463 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 2 min by car.
- Húsavíkurfjall rises to 417 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Húsavíkurfjall is Húsavík.
- Húsavíkurfjall is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 417 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
| From Reykjavík | 463 km by road, about 7 h 2 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0462° N, 17.3018° 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.
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 Húsavíkurfjall?
Húsavíkurfjall is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 417 metres above sea level.
Where is Húsavíkurfjall?
Húsavíkurfjall is at 66.0462° N, 17.3018° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Botnsvatn path, a hike about 1.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Húsavíkurfjall from Reykjavík?
Húsavíkurfjall is 463 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 2 min by car.
How do I get to Húsavíkurfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Húsavíkurfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Húsavíkurfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Húsavíkurfjall. 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 Húsavíkurfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 80 minutes' drive from Húsavíkurfjall. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (88 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 80 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- 88 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 (Public domain)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
