Mountain · West Iceland
Bæjarfell
Quick facts
- Bæjarfell is 111 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 53 min by car.
- Bæjarfell rises to 235 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Bæjarfell is Borgarnes.
- Bæjarfell is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 235 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
| From Reykjavík | 111 km by road, about 1 h 53 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8061° N, 22.0456° 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 Bæjarfell?
Bæjarfell is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 235 metres above sea level.
Where is Bæjarfell?
Bæjarfell is at 64.8061° N, 22.0456° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Grjótárvatn, a lake about 4.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Bæjarfell from Reykjavík?
Bæjarfell is 111 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 53 min by car.
How do I get to Bæjarfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Bæjarfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Bæjarfell?
We have not verified a fee for Bæjarfell. 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 Bæjarfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 75 minutes' drive from Bæjarfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (98 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (109 min).
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Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 75 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 98 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 109 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 112 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 116 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
