Volcano · Reykjanes
Lágafell
mountain in western Reykjanes, 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
- Lágafell is 47 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.1 km away.
- Lágafell rises to 91 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Lágafell is Grindavík.
- Lágafell is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 91 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 47 km by road, about 58 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8806° N, 22.5387° 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 3.1 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Lágafell?
Lágafell is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 91 metres above sea level.
Where is Lágafell?
Lágafell is at 63.8806° N, 22.5387° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Súlur, a mountain about 2.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Lágafell from Reykjavík?
Lágafell is 47 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.1 km away.
How do I get to Lágafell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Lágafell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Lágafell?
We have not verified a fee for Lágafell. 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 Lágafell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 49 minutes' drive from Lágafell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (50 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (53 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon50 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool86 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.
SúlurMountain · 2.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego DelsoSandfellshæðVolcano · 2.8 km
StapafellMountain · 3.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
SvartsengiVolcano · 4.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Hałun
ÞorbjörnVolcano · 5.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
HagafellMountain · 6.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Hałun
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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