Volcano · West Iceland
Grábrók
vulkankrater på Island
Quick facts
- Grábrók is 108 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 45 min by car.
- Grábrók rises to 170 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Grábrók is Borgarnes.
- Grábrók is a volcano in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 170 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
| From Reykjavík | 108 km by road, about 1 h 45 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7817° N, 21.5623° 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 Grábrók?
Grábrók is a volcano in West Iceland. It rises to 170 metres above sea level.
Where is Grábrók?
Grábrók is at 64.7817° N, 21.5623° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Glanni, a waterfall about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Grábrók from Reykjavík?
Grábrók is 108 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 45 min by car.
How do I get to Grábrók?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Grábrók, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Grábrók?
We have not verified a fee for Grábrók. 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 Grábrók?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 67 minutes' drive from Grábrók. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (90 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (97 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 90 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 97 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 101 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 104 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 109 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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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