Canyon · Reykjanes
Álfagjá
rift valley on the Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland
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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Quick facts
- Álfagjá is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car.
- The nearest town to Álfagjá is Grindavík.
- Álfagjá is a canyon in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 61 km by road, about 58 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8679° N, 22.6766° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Álfagjá?
Álfagjá is a canyon in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Álfagjá?
Álfagjá is at 63.8679° N, 22.6766° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Stampar Crater, a volcano about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Álfagjá from Reykjavík?
Álfagjá is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car.
How do I get to Álfagjá?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Álfagjá, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Álfagjá?
We have not verified a fee for Álfagjá. 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 Álfagjá?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 54 minutes' drive from Álfagjá. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (54 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (57 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon54 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool60 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool63 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool90 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool95 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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