Mountain · The Highlands
Thórsmörk
Þórsmörk
mountain 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
- Thórsmörk is 158 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 29 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.8 km away.
- Thórsmörk rises to 600 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Thórsmörk is Vík.
- Thórsmörk is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Elevation | 600 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vík |
| From Reykjavík | 158 km by road, about 2 h 29 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.6922° N, 19.4368° 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 2.8 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Thórsmörk?
Thórsmörk is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands. It rises to 600 metres above sea level.
Where is Thórsmörk?
Thórsmörk is at 63.6922° N, 19.4368° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Fimmvörðuháls, a hike about 2.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Thórsmörk from Reykjavík?
Thórsmörk is 158 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 29 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.8 km away.
How do I get to Thórsmörk?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Thórsmörk, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Thórsmörk?
We have not verified a fee for Thórsmörk. 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 Thórsmörk?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 92 minutes' drive from Thórsmörk. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool92 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
FimmvörðuhálsHike · 2.8 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Chmee2 / Valtameri
ÚtigönguhöfðiHike · 2.8 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt- ÚtigönguhöfðiMountain · 3.1 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
HrunagilCanyon · 3.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Ester Hafsteindóttir
Valahnúkur hikeHike · 3.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt- ValahnúkurMountain · 4.7 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.