Mountain · East Iceland

Þjófahnjúkar

mountain in Iceland

Þjófahnjúkar, Iceland
Photo: Rémih · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

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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.
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The facts

Þjófahnjúkar: The facts
Nearest townHöfn
From Reykjavík538 km by road, about 8 h 35 min
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates64.7475° N, 15.6653° 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.

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.

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Sources

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