Mountain · South Iceland

Skriðufell

mountain in Iceland

Skriðufell, Iceland
Photo: Berserkur · CC BY-SA 4.0

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

  • Skriðufell is 119 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 56 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
  • Skriðufell rises to 340 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Skriðufell is Hella.
  • Skriðufell is a mountain in South Iceland.

The facts

Skriðufell: The facts
Elevation340 m
Nearest townHella
From Reykjavík119 km by road, about 1 h 56 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.1240° N, 19.9460° 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 1.2 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Skriðufell?

Skriðufell is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 340 metres above sea level.

Where is Skriðufell?

Skriðufell is at 64.1240° N, 19.9460° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Dímon, a mountain about 2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Skriðufell from Reykjavík?

Skriðufell is 119 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 56 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.

How do I get to Skriðufell?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skriðufell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.

Does it cost anything to visit Skriðufell?

We have not verified a fee for Skriðufell. 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 Skriðufell?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 69 minutes' drive from Skriðufell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (109 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (112 min).

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Sources

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