Volcano · The Highlands
Þórólfsfell
mountain
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
- Þórólfsfell is 136 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 11 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
- Þórólfsfell rises to 574 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Þórólfsfell is Hvolsvöllur.
- Þórólfsfell is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 574 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hvolsvöllur |
| From Reykjavík | 136 km by road, about 2 h 11 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.7176° N, 19.6654° 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 1.7 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Þórólfsfell?
Þórólfsfell is a volcano in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 574 metres above sea level.
Where is Þórólfsfell?
Þórólfsfell is at 63.7176° N, 19.6654° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur. The nearest other sight on our map is Gígjökull, a glacier about 5.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þórólfsfell from Reykjavík?
Þórólfsfell is 136 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 11 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.7 km away.
How do I get to Þórólfsfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þórólfsfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hvolsvöllur.
Does it cost anything to visit Þórólfsfell?
We have not verified a fee for Þórólfsfell. 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 Þórólfsfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 47 minutes' drive from Þórólfsfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (77 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (117 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Hella & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool77 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool117 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool119 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
GígjökullGlacier · 5.7 kmPublic domain · Photo: TommyBee
TindfjöllMountain · 6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Martin Barth
ValahnúkurMountain · 7.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
StakkholtsgjáCanyon · 7.9 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo- Valahnúkur hikeHike · 8.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
SteinsholtsjökullGlacier · 8.4 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.