Mountain · North Iceland
Þverárfjall
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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Quick facts
- Þverárfjall is 265 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 53 min by car.
- Þverárfjall rises to 322 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Þverárfjall is Blönduós.
- Þverárfjall is a mountain in North Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 322 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Blönduós |
| From Reykjavík | 265 km by road, about 3 h 53 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.7768° N, 20.0296° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Þverárfjall?
Þverárfjall is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 322 metres above sea level.
Where is Þverárfjall?
Þverárfjall is at 65.7768° N, 20.0296° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Blönduós. The nearest other sight on our map is Bjarnarvatn, a lake about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þverárfjall from Reykjavík?
Þverárfjall is 265 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 53 min by car.
How do I get to Þverárfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þverárfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Blönduós.
Does it cost anything to visit Þverárfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Þverárfjall. 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 Þverárfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 115 minutes' drive from Þverárfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool115 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
BjarnarvatnLake · 11 km
SpákonufellMountain · 12 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: bartjakob1 @ Mapillary
TindastóllMountain · 13 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingaloHraunvatnLake · 16 km
MolduxiMountain · 16 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
LangadalsfjallMountain · 17 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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