Volcano · West Iceland
Helgrindur
mountain
Quick facts
- Helgrindur is 169 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 35 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.7 km away.
- Helgrindur rises to 986 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Helgrindur is Grundarfjörður.
- Helgrindur is a volcano in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 986 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grundarfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 169 km by road, about 2 h 35 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.8736° N, 23.2489° 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 3.7 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 Helgrindur?
Helgrindur is a volcano in West Iceland. It rises to 986 metres above sea level.
Where is Helgrindur?
Helgrindur is at 64.8736° N, 23.2489° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Grundarfoss, a waterfall about 4.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Helgrindur from Reykjavík?
Helgrindur is 169 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 35 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.7 km away.
How do I get to Helgrindur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Helgrindur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Helgrindur?
We have not verified a fee for Helgrindur. 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 Helgrindur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 117 minutes' drive from Helgrindur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 117 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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