Mountain · The Highlands
Vikrafell
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Vikrafell is 394 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 4 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.8 km away.
- Vikrafell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 394 km by road, about 6 h 4 min |
|---|---|
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 65.0761° N, 16.4986° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Vikrafell?
Vikrafell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Vikrafell?
Vikrafell is at 65.0761° N, 16.4986° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest other sight on our map is Drekagil, a canyon about 6.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Vikrafell from Reykjavík?
Vikrafell is 394 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 4 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.8 km away.
How do I get to Vikrafell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vikrafell, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Vikrafell?
We have not verified a fee for Vikrafell. 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
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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