🚏 Bus Stop

Norðurfell

Norðurfell is served by 2 routes: 12, 17. Route 12 runs on weekdays roughly every 30 minutes, with the first bus at 18:41 and the last at 23:45. Weekend service starts a little later — 07:45 on Saturdays and 09:45 on Sundays.

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Region
Ártúnsholt & Selás
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Stop Type
City Stop
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Stop ID
90000382
Select Line Departures
Kl. Mán - Fim / Weekdays Föstudagar & Laugardagar / Sat Sunnudagar / Sun
06 - - -
07 - 45 -
08 - 15 45 -
09 - 15 45 45
10 - 15 45 15 45
11 - 15 45 15 45
12 - 15 45 15 45
13 - 15 45 15 45
14 - 15 45 15 45
15 - 15 45 15 45
16 - 15 45 15 45
17 - 15 45 15 45
18 41 15 45 15 45
19 15 45 15 45 15 45
20 15 45 15 45 15 45
21 15 45 15 45 15 45
22 15 45 15 45 15 45
23 15 45 15 15

🚌 Routes Served

2 routes at this stop — city bus services

12
Ártún -> Skerjafjörður
City route
Frequency: 10–15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:00 daily

💡 Route 12 passes Nauthólsvík — Reykjavík's geothermal beach where you can swim in warm sea water.

Stop 7 of 47 on this route.
← Previous stop: Vesturberg
Next stop: Hólabrekkuskóli →
17
Skúlagata -> Breiðholt
City route
Frequency: 15 min peak / 30 min off-peak · Operating hours: 06:30–23:00 daily

💡 Route 17 provides an alternative path between downtown and Mjódd through the Hlíðar residential area.

Stop 25 of 32 on this route.
← Previous stop: Vesturberg
Next stop: Fellaskóli →

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🏔️ About This Location

Ártúnsholt & Selás

This stop is in the Ártúnsholt/Selás area, a mostly residential district bordering Mjódd terminal, making it a convenient starting point for both city routes and long-distance countryside buses.

📍 toward the south of Ártúnsholt & Selás.

  • Borders Mjódd terminal
  • Elliðaár valley views
  • Residential hillside
  • Easy countryside-route access
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Local Tip

Mjódd terminal is right here — useful if you're heading out of the city on a countryside route to Akureyri, Selfoss, or beyond.

Transit Hub Nearby Residential Views

🏔️ Nearby Sights

Notable places within about 40 km — shown as straight-line (air) distance, not travel distance

Árbæjarsafn Open-Air Museum 0.5 km away (air distance)

Allow two hours to wander at your own pace, and note that opening hours and guided tours vary by season. In summer, costumed staff demonstrate crafts and farm tasks, and the café serves traditional pastries. Because most of the visit is outdoors, wear weatherproof clothing, and children usually enjoy the animals and open space.

Sky Lagoon 4 km away (air distance)

Opened in 2021, the spa takes inspiration from Icelandic bathing traditions and turf-house architecture. Guests follow a multi-step ritual that alternates warm water, cold plunge, sauna, steam and a skin scrub. The geothermal water is drawn from nearby sources and mixed to keep the lagoon at a comfortable temperature.

Perlan 5 km away (air distance)

Plan two to three hours if you want to see the exhibits as well as the observation deck. Booking tickets in advance is wise in summer. Afterwards, the woodland trails on Öskjuhlíð hill are great for a short walk, and Nauthólsvík geothermal beach is just a few minutes away. In winter, wear warm layers for the ice cave.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What buses stop at Norðurfell?

It is served by 2 routes: 12 (Ártún -> Skerjafjörður), 17 (Skúlagata -> Breiðholt).

What time is the first and last bus at Norðurfell?

On Route 12, the first weekday bus from this stop is at 18:41, and the last is at 23:45. Check the live timetable above for the full schedule, including weekends and other routes.

Is Norðurfell a city stop or a countryside stop?

It is classified as a city stop, located in Ártúnsholt & Selás.

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