Volcano · South Iceland
Hrafnabjörg
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
- Hrafnabjörg is 56 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.4 km away.
- Hrafnabjörg rises to 763 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Hrafnabjörg is Hveragerði.
- Hrafnabjörg is a volcano in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 763 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 56 km by road, about 57 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2726° N, 20.9216° 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 5.4 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Hrafnabjörg?
Hrafnabjörg is a volcano in South Iceland. It rises to 763 metres above sea level.
Where is Hrafnabjörg?
Hrafnabjörg is at 64.2726° N, 20.9216° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Kálfstindar, a mountain about 3.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Hrafnabjörg from Reykjavík?
Hrafnabjörg is 56 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.4 km away.
How do I get to Hrafnabjörg?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Hrafnabjörg, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Hrafnabjörg?
We have not verified a fee for Hrafnabjörg. 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 Hrafnabjörg?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 39 minutes' drive from Hrafnabjörg. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (40 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (45 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool39 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool40 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool45 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon53 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
KálfstindarMountain · 3.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
TintronCave · 6.1 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason from Reykjavík, Iceland
LaugarvatnshellarCave · 6.4 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: SteinninnMeyjarsætiMountain · 6.6 km
ÁrmannsfellVolcano · 7.9 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
FlosagjáCanyon · 9.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.