Mountain · North Iceland

Rimar

mountain in Iceland

Rimar, Iceland
Photo: Ahjartar · 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

  • Rimar is 410 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.8 km away.
  • Rimar rises to 1,371 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Rimar is Akureyri.
  • Rimar is a mountain in North Iceland.
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The facts

Rimar: The facts
Elevation1,371 m
Nearest townAkureyri
From Reykjavík410 km by road, about 5 h 59 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.8755° N, 18.4920° 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 3.8 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Rimar?

Rimar is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 1,371 metres above sea level.

Where is Rimar?

Rimar is at 65.8755° N, 18.4920° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Stóll, a mountain about 7.3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Rimar from Reykjavík?

Rimar is 410 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.8 km away.

How do I get to Rimar?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Rimar?

We have not verified a fee for Rimar. 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 Rimar?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 49 minutes' drive from Rimar. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (57 min).

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Sources

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