Mountain · South Iceland
Kálfstindar
mountain in Suðurland, 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
- Kálfstindar is 74 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 22 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.3 km away.
- Kálfstindar rises to 824 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Kálfstindar is Hveragerði.
- Kálfstindar is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 824 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 74 km by road, about 1 h 22 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.2661° N, 20.8427° 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 5.3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Kálfstindar?
Kálfstindar is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 824 metres above sea level.
Where is Kálfstindar?
Kálfstindar is at 64.2661° N, 20.8427° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Hrafnabjörg, a volcano about 3.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kálfstindar from Reykjavík?
Kálfstindar is 74 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 22 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.3 km away.
How do I get to Kálfstindar?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kálfstindar, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Kálfstindar?
We have not verified a fee for Kálfstindar. 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 Kálfstindar?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 47 minutes' drive from Kálfstindar. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (60 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (67 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Selfoss & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool60 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Árbær & Pool67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool68 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon74 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool79 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HrafnabjörgVolcano · 3.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf
LaugarvatnshellarCave · 5.8 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
TintronCave · 7.4 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Ævar Arnfjörð Bjarmason from Reykjavík, Iceland
LaugarvatnLake · 9.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas TilleMeyjarsætiMountain · 9.5 km
ÁrmannsfellVolcano · 11 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
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.