Volcano · North Iceland
Þeistareykir
mountain
Quick facts
- Þeistareykir is 482 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 56 min by car.
- Þeistareykir rises to 564 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Þeistareykir is Húsavík.
- Þeistareykir is a volcano in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 564 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
| From Reykjavík | 482 km by road, about 7 h 56 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.8800° N, 16.8400° 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 Þeistareykir?
Þeistareykir is a volcano in North Iceland. It rises to 564 metres above sea level.
Where is Þeistareykir?
Þeistareykir is at 65.8800° N, 16.8400° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Þeistareykjarbunga, a volcano about 0 m away in a straight line.
How far is Þeistareykir from Reykjavík?
Þeistareykir is 482 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 56 min by car.
How do I get to Þeistareykir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þeistareykir, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Þeistareykir?
We have not verified a fee for Þeistareykir. 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. 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.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
