Mountain · South Iceland
Reynisfjall
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Reynisfjall is 186 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 46 min by car.
- Reynisfjall rises to 333 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Reynisfjall is Vík.
- Reynisfjall is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 333 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vík |
| From Reykjavík | 186 km by road, about 2 h 46 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.4257° N, 19.0307° 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.
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 Reynisfjall?
Reynisfjall is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 333 metres above sea level.
Where is Reynisfjall?
Reynisfjall is at 63.4257° N, 19.0307° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Víkurfjara, a beach about 1.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Reynisfjall from Reykjavík?
Reynisfjall is 186 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 46 min by car.
How do I get to Reynisfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Reynisfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Reynisfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Reynisfjall. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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