Mountain · The Highlands
Wattsfell
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Wattsfell is 356 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 7.2 km away.
- Wattsfell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.

The facts
| From Reykjavík | 356 km by road, about 5 h 28 min |
|---|---|
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 65.0107° N, 16.8260° 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 7.2 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 Wattsfell?
Wattsfell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Wattsfell?
Wattsfell is at 65.0107° N, 16.8260° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Askja, a volcano about 4.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Wattsfell from Reykjavík?
Wattsfell is 356 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 7.2 km away.
How do I get to Wattsfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Wattsfell, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Wattsfell?
We have not verified a fee for Wattsfell. 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
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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