Viewpoint · North Iceland

Hvítserkur

basalt stack along the eastern shore of the Vatnsnes peninsula, in northwest Iceland

Hvítserkur, Iceland
Photo: Aconcagua · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Quick facts

  • Hvítserkur is 229 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 25 min by car.
  • Hvítserkur is 15 metres tall.
  • The nearest town to Hvítserkur is Blönduós.
  • Hvítserkur is a viewpoint in North Iceland.
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The facts

Hvítserkur: The facts
Height15 m
Nearest townBlönduós
From Reykjavík229 km by road, about 3 h 25 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.6064° N, 20.6353° 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.

Questions people ask

What is Hvítserkur?

Hvítserkur is a viewpoint in North Iceland.

Where is Hvítserkur?

Hvítserkur is at 65.6064° N, 20.6353° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Blönduós. The nearest other sight on our map is Sigríðarstaðavatn, a lake about 4.2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Hvítserkur from Reykjavík?

Hvítserkur is 229 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 25 min by car.

How do I get to Hvítserkur?

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

How tall is Hvítserkur?

Hvítserkur is 15 metres tall.

Does it cost anything to visit Hvítserkur?

We have not verified a fee for Hvítserkur. 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.

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Sources

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