Nature reserve · West Iceland
Geitland
protected area in Iceland (2)
Quick facts
- Geitland is 107 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.9 km away.
- Geitland is a nature reserve in West Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 107 km by road, about 1 h 40 min |
|---|---|
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.6910° N, 20.6730° 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 2.9 km away.
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 Geitland?
Geitland is a nature reserve in West Iceland.
Where is Geitland?
Geitland is at 64.6910° N, 20.6730° W, in West Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Strútur, a mountain about 6.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Geitland from Reykjavík?
Geitland is 107 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 40 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.9 km away.
How do I get to Geitland?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Geitland, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Geitland?
We have not verified a fee for Geitland. 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 Geitland?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 85 minutes' drive from Geitland. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Akranes & Pool (91 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (92 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 85 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 92 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 94 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 96 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 99 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 103 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.
