Mountain · Capital Region
Vífilsfell
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
- Vífilsfell is 29 km from Reykjavík by road, about 46 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.
- Vífilsfell rises to 655 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Vífilsfell is Hveragerði.
- Vífilsfell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 655 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 29 km by road, about 46 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0363° N, 21.5566° 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 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Vífilsfell?
Vífilsfell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland. It rises to 655 metres above sea level.
Where is Vífilsfell?
Vífilsfell is at 64.0363° N, 21.5566° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Leitin, a volcano about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Vífilsfell from Reykjavík?
Vífilsfell is 29 km from Reykjavík by road, about 46 min by car. The nearest road is about 1 km away.
How do I get to Vífilsfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vífilsfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Vífilsfell?
We have not verified a fee for Vífilsfell. 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 Vífilsfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 19 minutes' drive from Vífilsfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (22 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (24 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Árbær & Pool19 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool22 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool24 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool26 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon29 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool34 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool35 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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