Mountain · Westfjords
Þorfinnur
Before you go
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Quick facts
- Þorfinnur is 403 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 54 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
- Þorfinnur rises to 730 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Þorfinnur is Ísafjörður.
- Þorfinnur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 730 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Ísafjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 403 km by road, about 5 h 54 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.0159° N, 23.5151° 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 1.3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Þorfinnur?
Þorfinnur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 730 metres above sea level.
Where is Þorfinnur?
Þorfinnur is at 66.0159° N, 23.5151° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Ísafjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Sauðanesviti í Súgandafirði, a lighthouse about 13 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þorfinnur from Reykjavík?
Þorfinnur is 403 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 54 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
How do I get to Þorfinnur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þorfinnur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ísafjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Þorfinnur?
We have not verified a fee for Þorfinnur. 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
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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