Viewpoint · North Iceland
Hvítserkur
basalt stack along the eastern shore of the Vatnsnes peninsula, in northwest Iceland
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.
The facts
| Height | 15 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Blönduós |
| From Reykjavík | 229 km by road, about 3 h 25 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6064° N, 20.6353° 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 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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