Mountain · Capital Region
Helgafell
mountain in Hafnarfjörður 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
- Helgafell is 27 km from Reykjavík by road, about 48 min by car.
- Helgafell rises to 340 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Helgafell is Hafnarfjörður.
- Helgafell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 340 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 27 km by road, about 48 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0106° N, 21.8500° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Helgafell?
Helgafell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland. It rises to 340 metres above sea level.
Where is Helgafell?
Helgafell is at 64.0106° N, 21.8500° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Kaldá, a lake about 1.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Helgafell from Reykjavík?
Helgafell is 27 km from Reykjavík by road, about 48 min by car.
How do I get to Helgafell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Helgafell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Is there a trail to Helgafell?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Helgafell (Hafnarfjörður) trail (2.4 km one way, about 1 h 55 min there and back).
Does it cost anything to visit Helgafell?
We have not verified a fee for Helgafell. 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 Helgafell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 26 minutes' drive from Helgafell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (26 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (29 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool26 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon26 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool29 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool30 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool32 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool35 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool96 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
KaldáLake · 1.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal KlajbanHelgafell (Hafnarfjörður) trailHike · 1.6 km
BúrfellMountain · 2.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Kristján Mewes
HúsfellMountain · 3.1 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Snilld
HvaleyrarvatnLake · 4.7 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
ÁstjörnLake · 7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjarki S
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.