Volcano · Reykjanes
Trölladyngja
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
- Trölladyngja is 36 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.
- Trölladyngja rises to 378 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Trölladyngja is Hafnarfjörður.
- Trölladyngja is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 378 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 36 km by road, about 1 h 58 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9422° N, 22.0942° 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 1.6 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Trölladyngja?
Trölladyngja is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 378 metres above sea level.
Where is Trölladyngja?
Trölladyngja is at 63.9422° N, 22.0942° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Grænadyngja, a mountain about 549 m away in a straight line.
How far is Trölladyngja from Reykjavík?
Trölladyngja is 36 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.
How do I get to Trölladyngja?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Trölladyngja, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Trölladyngja?
We have not verified a fee for Trölladyngja. 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 Trölladyngja?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 47 minutes' drive from Trölladyngja. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (48 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (51 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon48 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool118 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
GrænadyngjaMountain · 549 mCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes
KrýsuvíkVolcano · 1.4 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
SpákonuvatnLake · 1.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal KlajbanLambafellsgjáCanyon · 1.8 km
DjúpavatnLake · 2.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal KlajbanGrænavatnLake · 2.9 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.