Hafrafell - The Undiscovered Mountain of the North, Iceland

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Iceland Hafrafell - The Undiscovered Mountain of the North

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If you're ever visiting the north of Iceland and are looking to capture a fine mountain without hundreds of tourists in your frame, then Hafrafell is definitely worth your time. Off the beaten path, yet easy to find and very accessible from a rural country road. In winter though, that's a different story.

Photography Tips

The challenging part here is to find a foreground that's interesting, yet simple enough. A small body of water works well, especially when it's reflecting the northern lights.

Travel Information

If you are staying in or around Varmahlid, drive northeast following the 76 to Hofsós/Holár. Turn onto the 767 and follow the signs for Reykir. The road becomes smaller and smaller, eventually leading onto a pasture with a small river slicing through it. Can't miss it.

Note that there are more mountains called "Hafrafell" in Iceland. This mountain here is not the most popular mountain bearing that name!

Spot Type Outdoor

Crowd Factor Nearly no other people

Best Timing Blue hour/nighttime during fall

Sunrise & Sunset 05:20 - 21:10 | current local time: 22:15

Photo Themes Mountain Lake Mountains northern lights rural landscape

Locations Varmahlid Hafrafell Hólar Reykir

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