Mountain · Reykjanes
Festarfjall
mountain in 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
- Festarfjall is 58 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h by car.
- Festarfjall rises to 201 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Festarfjall is Grindavík.
- Festarfjall is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 201 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 58 km by road, about 1 h |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8573° N, 22.3359° 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 Festarfjall?
Festarfjall is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 201 metres above sea level.
Where is Festarfjall?
Festarfjall is at 63.8573° N, 22.3359° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Hagafell, a mountain about 3.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Festarfjall from Reykjavík?
Festarfjall is 58 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h by car.
How do I get to Festarfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Festarfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Festarfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Festarfjall. 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 Festarfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 49 minutes' drive from Festarfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (49 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (52 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon49 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool85 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool100 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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