Volcano · Reykjanes
Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð
volcano in Iceland
Quick facts
- Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is 42 km from Reykjavík by road, about 47 min by car.
- The nearest town to Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is Grindavík.
- Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 42 km by road, about 47 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8558° N, 21.9983° 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 Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is at 63.8558° N, 21.9983° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Arnarfell, a mountain about 2.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð from Reykjavík?
Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is 42 km from Reykjavík by road, about 47 min by car.
How do I get to Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
We have not verified a fee for Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð. 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 Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Sky Lagoon, about 41 minutes' drive from Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (43 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (44 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 41 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 43 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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- 47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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- 57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 82 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 89 min drive
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.
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
