Mountain · South Iceland
Hafursey
an inselberg in southern Iceland
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
- 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.
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 113 minutes' drive from Hafursey. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
RemundargilHike · 5.1 km
ÞakgilshöfuðHike · 5.3 km
RaufargilCanyon · 8.3 km
HöfðabrekkujökullGlacier · 10 km
HjörleifshöfðiMountain · 11 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Patrick Reijnders
HeiðarvatnLake · 12 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: NOTE: This image is a panorama consisting of multiple frames that were merged or stitched in Panorama Studio. As a result, this image necessarily underwent some form of digital manipulation. These manipulations may include blending, blurring, cloning, and color and perspective adjustments. As a result of these adjustments, the image content may be slightly different from reality at the points where multiple images were combined. This manipulation is often required due to lens, perspective, and parallax distortions.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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