Mountain · South Iceland

Syrtlingur

seamount 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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Quick facts

Syrtlingur is offshore. No road or ferry goes there.
Syrtlingur rises to -32 metres above sea level.
The nearest town to Syrtlingur is Vestmannaeyjar.
Syrtlingur is a mountain in South Iceland.

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The facts

Syrtlingur: The facts
Elevation	-32 m
Nearest town	Vestmannaeyjar
From Reykjavík	Offshore. No road or ferry goes there.
Region	South Iceland
Coordinates	63.3046° N, 20.5781° W

Getting there

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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.

Offshore. No road or ferry goes there.

Questions people ask

What is Syrtlingur?

Syrtlingur is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to -32 metres above sea level.

Where is Syrtlingur?

Syrtlingur is at 63.3046° N, 20.5781° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vestmannaeyjar. The nearest other sight on our map is Surtla, a mountain about 2.3 km away in a straight line.

How do I get to Syrtlingur?

Syrtlingur is offshore. No road or ferry goes there.

Does it cost anything to visit Syrtlingur?

We have not verified a fee for Syrtlingur. 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.

Nearby sights

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

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