Mountain · Westfjords
Göltur
ridge in Iceland
Quick facts
- Göltur is 423 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 13 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.6 km away.
- Göltur rises to 445 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Göltur is Bolungarvík.
- Göltur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 445 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bolungarvík |
| From Reykjavík | 423 km by road, about 6 h 13 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.1497° N, 23.5875° 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 2.6 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 Göltur?
Göltur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 445 metres above sea level.
Where is Göltur?
Göltur is at 66.1497° N, 23.5875° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Bolungarvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Galtarviti, a lighthouse about 1.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Göltur from Reykjavík?
Göltur is 423 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 13 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.6 km away.
How do I get to Göltur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Göltur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Bolungarvík.
Does it cost anything to visit Göltur?
We have not verified a fee for Göltur. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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