Mountain · East Iceland
Þjófahnjúkar
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Þjófahnjúkar is 538 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 35 min by car.
- The nearest town to Þjófahnjúkar is Höfn.
- Þjófahnjúkar is a mountain in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Höfn |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 538 km by road, about 8 h 35 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7475° N, 15.6653° 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 Þjófahnjúkar?
Þjófahnjúkar is a mountain in East Iceland.
Where is Þjófahnjúkar?
Þjófahnjúkar is at 64.7475° N, 15.6653° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Höfn. The nearest other sight on our map is Fitjahnjúkur, a mountain about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þjófahnjúkar from Reykjavík?
Þjófahnjúkar is 538 km from Reykjavík by road, about 8 h 35 min by car.
How do I get to Þjófahnjúkar?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þjófahnjúkar, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Höfn.
Does it cost anything to visit Þjófahnjúkar?
We have not verified a fee for Þjófahnjúkar. 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 Þjófahnjúkar?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 107 minutes' drive from Þjófahnjúkar. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 107 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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