Canyon · Reykjanes
Álfagjá
rift valley on the Reykjanes peninsula, Iceland
Quick facts
- Álfagjá is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car.
- The nearest town to Álfagjá is Grindavík.
- Álfagjá is a canyon in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 61 km by road, about 58 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8679° N, 22.6766° 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.
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 Álfagjá?
Álfagjá is a canyon in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Álfagjá?
Álfagjá is at 63.8679° N, 22.6766° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Stampar Crater, a volcano about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Álfagjá from Reykjavík?
Álfagjá is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car.
How do I get to Álfagjá?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Álfagjá, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Álfagjá?
We have not verified a fee for Álfagjá. 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 Álfagjá?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Sky Lagoon, about 53 minutes' drive from Álfagjá. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Laugar & Pool (55 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (55 min).
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Soak here afterwards
- 53 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 92 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 93 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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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