Mountain · West Iceland
Hafnarfjall
mountain
Quick facts
- Hafnarfjall is 69 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 8 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.1 km away.
- Hafnarfjall rises to 844 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hafnarfjall is Borgarnes.
- Hafnarfjall is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 844 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
| From Reykjavík | 69 km by road, about 1 h 8 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.4907° N, 21.8930° 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 2.1 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 Hafnarfjall?
Hafnarfjall is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 844 metres above sea level.
Where is Hafnarfjall?
Hafnarfjall is at 64.4907° N, 21.8930° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Rauðanesviti, a lighthouse about 5.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hafnarfjall from Reykjavík?
Hafnarfjall is 69 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 8 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.1 km away.
How do I get to Hafnarfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hafnarfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Hafnarfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Hafnarfjall. 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 Hafnarfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 30 minutes' drive from Hafnarfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (54 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (60 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 30 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 60 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 72 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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