Mountain · South Iceland
Skarðsfjall (Landsveit)
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Skarðsfjall (Landsveit) is 115 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h by car.
- The nearest town to Skarðsfjall (Landsveit) is Hella.
- Skarðsfjall (Landsveit) is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hella |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 115 km by road, about 2 h |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0239° N, 20.1167° 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 Skarðsfjall (Landsveit)?
Skarðsfjall (Landsveit) is a mountain in South Iceland.
Where is Skarðsfjall (Landsveit)?
Skarðsfjall (Landsveit) is at 64.0239° N, 20.1167° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Hagafjall, a mountain about 6.9 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skarðsfjall (Landsveit) from Reykjavík?
Skarðsfjall (Landsveit) is 115 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h by car.
How do I get to Skarðsfjall (Landsveit)?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skarðsfjall (Landsveit), not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Skarðsfjall (Landsveit)?
We have not verified a fee for Skarðsfjall (Landsveit). 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 Skarðsfjall (Landsveit)?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 48 minutes' drive from Skarðsfjall (Landsveit). It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (66 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (110 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 110 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 114 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 116 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 117 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 119 min driveper visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
