Mountain · West Iceland
Akrafjall
mountain
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Akrafjall is 54 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 21 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
- Akrafjall rises to 642 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Akrafjall is Akranes.
- Akrafjall is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 642 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Akranes |
| From Reykjavík | 54 km by road, about 1 h 21 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3366° N, 21.9120° 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 1.8 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Akrafjall?
Akrafjall is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 642 metres above sea level.
Where is Akrafjall?
Akrafjall is at 64.3366° N, 21.9120° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Akranes. The nearest other sight on our map is Akrafjall trail, a hike about 3.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Akrafjall from Reykjavík?
Akrafjall is 54 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 21 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
How do I get to Akrafjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Akrafjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akranes.
Is there a trail to Akrafjall?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Akrafjall trail (2.1 km one way, about 3 h 5 min there and back).
Does it cost anything to visit Akrafjall?
We have not verified a fee for Akrafjall. 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 Akrafjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 12 minutes' drive from Akrafjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (29 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (36 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool12 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool29 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool36 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool37 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool40 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon43 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Akrafjall trailHike · 3.8 km
EiðisvatnLake · 6.8 km
LangisandurBeach · 7.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bjorn Ludviksson (talk)bjossilu
AkranesvitiLighthouse · 9.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
Akranesviti oldLighthouse · 9.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
EyrarfjallMountain · 10 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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