Mountain · Capital Region
Grímannsfell
mountain
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
- Grímannsfell is 27 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.9 km away.
- Grímannsfell rises to 482 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Grímannsfell is Kópavogur.
- Grímannsfell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 482 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Kópavogur |
| From Reykjavík | 27 km by road, about 57 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.1500° N, 21.5333° 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 1.9 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Grímannsfell?
Grímannsfell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland. It rises to 482 metres above sea level.
Where is Grímannsfell?
Grímannsfell is at 64.1500° N, 21.5333° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Kópavogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Helgufoss, a waterfall about 2.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Grímannsfell from Reykjavík?
Grímannsfell is 27 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.9 km away.
How do I get to Grímannsfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Grímannsfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kópavogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Grímannsfell?
We have not verified a fee for Grímannsfell. 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 Grímannsfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 20 minutes' drive from Grímannsfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (26 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (28 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool26 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool28 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool31 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon34 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool39 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool94 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HelgufossWaterfall · 2.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
HelgafellMountain · 6.3 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Philipp Weigell
LeirvogsvatnLake · 6.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
HafravatnLake · 6.6 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Philipp Weigell
TröllafossWaterfall · 6.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
ÁlafossWaterfall · 7.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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