Mountain · North Iceland
Sveinahraun
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Sveinahraun is 489 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
- The nearest town to Sveinahraun is Mývatn.
- Sveinahraun is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Mývatn |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 489 km by road, about 7 h 12 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6722° N, 16.4217° 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.
The nearest road is about 2 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Sveinahraun?
Sveinahraun is a mountain in North Iceland.
Where is Sveinahraun?
Sveinahraun is at 65.6722° N, 16.4217° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Mývatn. The nearest other sight on our map is Jörundur, a mountain about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sveinahraun from Reykjavík?
Sveinahraun is 489 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 12 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
How do I get to Sveinahraun?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sveinahraun, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Mývatn.
Does it cost anything to visit Sveinahraun?
We have not verified a fee for Sveinahraun. 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 Sveinahraun?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 88 minutes' drive from Sveinahraun. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (97 min), Vök Baths (100 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- Forest Lagoon88 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool97 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Vök Baths100 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
JörundurMountain · 11 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
SelfossWaterfall · 15 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas Tille
Víti KraflaLake · 16 kmCC BY-SA 2.5 · Photo: Christian Wirth, de:Wirthi
Dettifoss trailHike · 16 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Spike- Selfoss trailHike · 16 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas Tille
Búrfell á MývatnsöræfumVolcano · 16 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.