Volcano · Reykjanes
Keilir
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
- Keilir is 36 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 3 km away.
- Keilir rises to 378 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Keilir is Grindavík.
- Keilir is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 378 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 36 km by road, about 1 h 58 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9425° N, 22.1717° 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 3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Keilir?
Keilir is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 378 metres above sea level.
Where is Keilir?
Keilir is at 63.9425° N, 22.1717° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Spákonuvatn, a lake about 3.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Keilir from Reykjavík?
Keilir is 36 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 3 km away.
How do I get to Keilir?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Keilir, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Keilir?
We have not verified a fee for Keilir. 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 Keilir?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 47 minutes' drive from Keilir. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (48 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (51 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon48 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool118 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
SpákonuvatnLake · 3.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal Klajban
Litli-HrúturVolcano · 3.5 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Anthony Quintano from Mount Laurel, United States
KrýsuvíkVolcano · 3.8 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
TrölladyngjaVolcano · 3.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt MewesGrænavatnLake · 3.9 km
- GrænadyngjaMountain · 4.1 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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