Mountain · South Iceland
Hafursey
an inselberg in southern Iceland
Quick facts
- Hafursey is 207 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 9 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.4 km away.
- Hafursey rises to 582 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hafursey is Vík.
- Hafursey is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 582 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vík |
| From Reykjavík | 207 km by road, about 3 h 9 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.5241° N, 18.7863° 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 3.4 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 Hafursey?
Hafursey is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 582 metres above sea level.
Where is Hafursey?
Hafursey is at 63.5241° N, 18.7863° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Remundargil, a hike about 5.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hafursey from Reykjavík?
Hafursey is 207 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 9 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.4 km away.
How do I get to Hafursey?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hafursey, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Hafursey?
We have not verified a fee for Hafursey. 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 Hafursey?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 103 minutes' drive from Hafursey. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 103 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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