Mountain · South Iceland
Hjörleifshöfði
mountain in 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
- Hjörleifshöfði is 200 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
- Hjörleifshöfði rises to 221 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hjörleifshöfði is Vík.
- Hjörleifshöfði is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 221 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vík |
| From Reykjavík | 200 km by road, about 2 h 59 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.4246° N, 18.7515° 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 1.8 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Hjörleifshöfði?
Hjörleifshöfði is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 221 metres above sea level.
Where is Hjörleifshöfði?
Hjörleifshöfði is at 63.4246° N, 18.7515° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Hafursey, a mountain about 11 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hjörleifshöfði from Reykjavík?
Hjörleifshöfði is 200 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 59 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.8 km away.
How do I get to Hjörleifshöfði?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hjörleifshöfði, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Hjörleifshöfði?
We have not verified a fee for Hjörleifshöfði. 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 Hjörleifshöfði?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 83 minutes' drive from Hjörleifshöfði. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (113 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool83 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HafurseyMountain · 11 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
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.
VíkurfjaraBeach · 13 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Thew44
Creator:Mathieu AlloryÞakgilshöfuðHike · 13 km
RemundargilHike · 14 km
ReynisfjallMountain · 14 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: JavierOlivares
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.