Mountain · Reykjanes
Sýlingarfell
fjall á Reykjanesskaga
Quick facts
- Sýlingarfell is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car.
- Sýlingarfell rises to 197 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Sýlingarfell is Grindavík.
- Sýlingarfell is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 197 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 48 km by road, about 53 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8841° N, 22.4051° 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 Sýlingarfell?
Sýlingarfell is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 197 metres above sea level.
Where is Sýlingarfell?
Sýlingarfell is at 63.8841° N, 22.4051° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Stóra-Skógfell, a mountain about 2.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sýlingarfell from Reykjavík?
Sýlingarfell is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car.
How do I get to Sýlingarfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sýlingarfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Sýlingarfell?
We have not verified a fee for Sýlingarfell. 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 Sýlingarfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Sky Lagoon, about 47 minutes' drive from Sýlingarfell. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (49 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (50 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 47 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 87 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 88 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 119 min drive
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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