Volcano · North Iceland

Ketildyngja

mountain in Iceland

Map showing where Ketildyngja is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

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

  • Ketildyngja is 477 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 3 min by car. The nearest road is about 14 km away.
  • Ketildyngja rises to 939 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Ketildyngja is Mývatn.
  • Ketildyngja is a volcano in North Iceland.
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The facts

Ketildyngja: The facts
Elevation939 m
Nearest townMývatn
From Reykjavík477 km by road, about 8 h 3 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.4308° N, 16.6456° W

Getting there

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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 14 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Ketildyngja?

Ketildyngja is a volcano in North Iceland. It rises to 939 metres above sea level.

Where is Ketildyngja?

Ketildyngja is at 65.4308° N, 16.6456° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Fremrinámar, a volcano about 115 m away in a straight line.

How far is Ketildyngja from Reykjavík?

Ketildyngja is 477 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 3 min by car. The nearest road is about 14 km away.

How do I get to Ketildyngja?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Ketildyngja?

We have not verified a fee for Ketildyngja. 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 Ketildyngja?

The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 70 minutes' drive from Ketildyngja. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (80 min).

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.

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