Volcano · South Iceland

Ármannsfell

mountain in southwestern Iceland

Ármannsfell, Iceland
Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · CC BY 2.0

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

  • Ármannsfell is 55 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
  • Ármannsfell rises to 768 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Ármannsfell is Hveragerði.
  • Ármannsfell is a volcano in South Iceland.

The facts

Ármannsfell: The facts
Elevation768 m
Nearest townHveragerði
From Reykjavík55 km by road, about 53 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.3167° N, 21.0500° 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 2 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Ármannsfell?

Ármannsfell is a volcano in South Iceland. It rises to 768 metres above sea level.

Where is Ármannsfell?

Ármannsfell is at 64.3167° N, 21.0500° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Meyjarsæti, a mountain about 3.2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Ármannsfell from Reykjavík?

Ármannsfell is 55 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.

How do I get to Ármannsfell?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Ármannsfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.

Does it cost anything to visit Ármannsfell?

We have not verified a fee for Ármannsfell. 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 Ármannsfell?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 39 minutes' drive from Ármannsfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (45 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (47 min).

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Sources

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