Mountain · North Iceland
Strákar
mountain in Iceland
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
- Strákar is 383 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 34 min by car.
- Strákar rises to 676 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Strákar is Siglufjörður.
- Strákar is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 676 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Siglufjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 383 km by road, about 5 h 34 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.1769° N, 18.9318° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Strákar?
Strákar is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 676 metres above sea level.
Where is Strákar?
Strákar is at 66.1769° N, 18.9318° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra), a lighthouse about 1.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Strákar from Reykjavík?
Strákar is 383 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 34 min by car.
How do I get to Strákar?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Strákar, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Strákar?
We have not verified a fee for Strákar. 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 Strákar?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 93 minutes' drive from Strákar. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (101 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool93 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon101 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sauðanesviti (Norðurland vestra)Lighthouse · 1.4 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo
SelvíkurnefsvitiLighthouse · 3.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.isLeyningsfossWaterfall · 5.5 km
HestfjallMountain · 6.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: NavaroHéðinsfjarðarvatnLake · 8.7 km
MiklavatnLake · 13 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.