Volcano · Reykjanes
Svartsengi
volcanic system 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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Svartsengi is 50 km from Reykjavík by road, about 50 min by car.
- Svartsengi rises to 243 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Svartsengi is Grindavík.
- Svartsengi is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 243 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 50 km by road, about 50 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8777° N, 22.4482° 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 Svartsengi?
Svartsengi is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 243 metres above sea level.
Where is Svartsengi?
Svartsengi is at 63.8777° N, 22.4482° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Þorbjörn, a volcano about 1.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Svartsengi from Reykjavík?
Svartsengi is 50 km from Reykjavík by road, about 50 min by car.
How do I get to Svartsengi?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Svartsengi, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Svartsengi?
We have not verified a fee for Svartsengi. 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 Svartsengi?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 42 minutes' drive from Svartsengi. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (42 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (45 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon42 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool45 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool78 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool83 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool113 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ÞorbjörnVolcano · 1.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
SýlingarfellMountain · 2.2 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
LágafellMountain · 2.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Olga Ernst
HagafellMountain · 2.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub HałunStóra-SkógfellMountain · 4.2 km
LágafellVolcano · 4.5 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Vincent van Zeijst
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.