Mountain · Capital Region
Skálafell
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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Quick facts
- Skálafell is 36 km from Reykjavík by road, about 42 min by car.
- Skálafell rises to 771 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Skálafell is Reykjavík.
- Skálafell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 771 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
| From Reykjavík | 36 km by road, about 42 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.2400° N, 21.4596° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Skálafell?
Skálafell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland. It rises to 771 metres above sea level.
Where is Skálafell?
Skálafell is at 64.2400° N, 21.4596° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Móskarðshnjúkar, a mountain about 3.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skálafell from Reykjavík?
Skálafell is 36 km from Reykjavík by road, about 42 min by car.
How do I get to Skálafell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skálafell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Skálafell?
We have not verified a fee for Skálafell. 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 Skálafell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 47 minutes' drive from Skálafell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (54 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (55 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- Sky Lagoon61 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool120 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
MóskarðshnjúkarMountain · 3.1 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
LeirvogsvatnLake · 4.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
ÞórufossWaterfall · 4.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
TröllafossWaterfall · 4.9 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
PokafossWaterfall · 6.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bromr
StíflisdalsvatnLake · 6.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
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.