Volcano · West Iceland

Eldborg

mountain in Iceland

Eldborg, Iceland
Photo: Bromr at Dutch Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

  • Eldborg is 115 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
  • Eldborg rises to 112 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Eldborg is Borgarnes.
  • Eldborg is a volcano in West Iceland.
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The facts

Eldborg: The facts
Elevation112 m
Nearest townBorgarnes
From Reykjavík115 km by road, about 2 h
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.7961° N, 22.3208° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 1.3 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Eldborg?

Eldborg is a volcano in West Iceland. It rises to 112 metres above sea level.

Where is Eldborg?

Eldborg is at 64.7961° N, 22.3208° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Fagraskógarfjall, a mountain about 8.7 km away in a straight line.

How far is Eldborg from Reykjavík?

Eldborg is 115 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.

How do I get to Eldborg?

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

Does it cost anything to visit Eldborg?

We have not verified a fee for Eldborg. 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 Eldborg?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 62 minutes' drive from Eldborg. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Laugar & Pool (95 min), Sky Lagoon (98 min).

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Sources

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