Mountain · South Iceland
Ingólfsfjall
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Ingólfsfjall is 62 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.3 km away.
- Ingólfsfjall rises to 551 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Ingólfsfjall is Selfoss.
- Ingólfsfjall is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 551 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Selfoss |
| From Reykjavík | 62 km by road, about 57 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.9947° N, 21.0292° 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 2.3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Ingólfsfjall?
Ingólfsfjall is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 551 metres above sea level.
Where is Ingólfsfjall?
Ingólfsfjall is at 63.9947° N, 21.0292° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Selfoss. The nearest other sight on our map is Reykjafoss, a waterfall about 7.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Ingólfsfjall from Reykjavík?
Ingólfsfjall is 62 km from Reykjavík by road, about 57 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.3 km away.
How do I get to Ingólfsfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Ingólfsfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Selfoss.
Does it cost anything to visit Ingólfsfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Ingólfsfjall. 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 Ingólfsfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 12 minutes' drive from Ingólfsfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Hella & Pool (42 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (43 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Selfoss & Pool12 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool43 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool45 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon52 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ReykjafossWaterfall · 7.5 kmCC0 · Photo: Netha Hussain
GrímsnesVolcano · 8.2 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: ProgresschromeGrýlaGeyser · 8.3 km
KeriðLake · 8.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Gerd EichmannReykjadalurHike · 9.3 km
GrensdalurVolcano · 9.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: The original uploader was Reykholt at German Wikipedia.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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