Mountain · South Iceland
Arnarfell
mountain in Þingvellir, Iceland
Quick facts
- Arnarfell is 60 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 3 min by car.
- Arnarfell rises to 239 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Arnarfell is Hveragerði.
- Arnarfell is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 239 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 60 km by road, about 1 h 3 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2172° N, 21.0719° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Arnarfell?
Arnarfell is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 239 metres above sea level.
Where is Arnarfell?
Arnarfell is at 64.2172° N, 21.0719° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Þingvallavatn, a lake about 4.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Arnarfell from Reykjavík?
Arnarfell is 60 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 3 min by car.
How do I get to Arnarfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Arnarfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Arnarfell?
We have not verified a fee for Arnarfell. 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 Arnarfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 49 minutes' drive from Arnarfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (55 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (58 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 60 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 63 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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