Mountain · North Iceland

Tindastóll

mountain in Iceland

Tindastóll, Iceland
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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

  • Tindastóll is 276 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 2 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.7 km away.
  • Tindastóll rises to 989 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Tindastóll is Sauðárkrókur.
  • Tindastóll is a mountain in North Iceland.
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The facts

Tindastóll: The facts
Elevation989 m
Nearest townSauðárkrókur
From Reykjavík276 km by road, about 4 h 2 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.8265° N, 19.7764° W

Getting there

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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 3.7 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Tindastóll?

Tindastóll is a mountain in North Iceland. It rises to 989 metres above sea level.

Where is Tindastóll?

Tindastóll is at 65.8265° N, 19.7764° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur. The nearest other sight on our map is Bjarnarvatn, a lake about 9.2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Tindastóll from Reykjavík?

Tindastóll is 276 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 2 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.7 km away.

How do I get to Tindastóll?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tindastóll, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur.

Does it cost anything to visit Tindastóll?

We have not verified a fee for Tindastóll. 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 Tindastóll?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 106 minutes' drive from Tindastóll. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (114 min).

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Sources

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