Mountain · East Iceland

Hvalnes

mountain in Iceland

Hvalnes, Iceland
Photo: Hansueli Krapf · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

  • Hvalnes is 548 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 51 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
  • The nearest town to Hvalnes is Djúpivogur.
  • Hvalnes is a mountain in East Iceland.
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The facts

Hvalnes: The facts
Nearest townDjúpivogur
From Reykjavík548 km by road, about 7 h 51 min
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates64.6958° N, 14.4233° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 1.7 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Hvalnes?

Hvalnes is a mountain in East Iceland.

Where is Hvalnes?

Hvalnes is at 64.6958° N, 14.4233° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Djúpivogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Búlandstindur, a mountain about 343 m away in a straight line.

How far is Hvalnes from Reykjavík?

Hvalnes is 548 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 51 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.

How do I get to Hvalnes?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Hvalnes?

We have not verified a fee for Hvalnes. 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 Hvalnes?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 89 minutes' drive from Hvalnes. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.

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On the way back

  • Vök Baths89 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
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Nearby sights

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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