Volcano · The Highlands
Katla
volcano in Iceland
Quick facts
- Katla is 178 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 7 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.
- Katla rises to 1,450 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Katla is Vík.
- Katla is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,450 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vík |
| From Reykjavík | 178 km by road, about 3 h 7 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.6333° N, 19.0500° 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 11 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 Katla?
Katla is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 1,450 metres above sea level.
Where is Katla?
Katla is at 63.6333° N, 19.0500° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Mýrdalsjökull, a glacier about 4.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Katla from Reykjavík?
Katla is 178 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 7 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.
How do I get to Katla?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Katla, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Katla?
We have not verified a fee for Katla. 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 Katla?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 101 minutes' drive from Katla. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 101 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.
- Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
