Mountain · The Highlands
Tindfjöll
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Tindfjöll is 146 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 21 min by car. The nearest road is about 6 km away.
- Tindfjöll rises to 1,251 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Tindfjöll is Hvolsvöllur.
- Tindfjöll is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,251 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
| From Reykjavík | 146 km by road, about 2 h 21 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.7593° N, 19.5863° 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 6 km away.
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 Tindfjöll?
Tindfjöll is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,251 metres above sea level.
Where is Tindfjöll?
Tindfjöll is at 63.7593° N, 19.5863° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Tindfjallajökull, a volcano about 3.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Tindfjöll from Reykjavík?
Tindfjöll is 146 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 21 min by car. The nearest road is about 6 km away.
How do I get to Tindfjöll?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tindfjöll, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
Does it cost anything to visit Tindfjöll?
We have not verified a fee for Tindfjöll. 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 Tindfjöll?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 55 minutes' drive from Tindfjöll. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (87 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 87 min driveIncluded on any 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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