Volcano · South Iceland
Ármannsfell
mountain in southwestern 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
- Ármannsfell is 55 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
- Ármannsfell rises to 768 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Ármannsfell is Hveragerði.
- Ármannsfell is a volcano in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 768 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 55 km by road, about 53 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3167° N, 21.0500° 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 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Ármannsfell?
Ármannsfell is a volcano in South Iceland. It rises to 768 metres above sea level.
Where is Ármannsfell?
Ármannsfell is at 64.3167° N, 21.0500° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Meyjarsæti, a mountain about 3.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Ármannsfell from Reykjavík?
Ármannsfell is 55 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
How do I get to Ármannsfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Ármannsfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Ármannsfell?
We have not verified a fee for Ármannsfell. 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 Ármannsfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 39 minutes' drive from Ármannsfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (45 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (47 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool39 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool45 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool47 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon53 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
MeyjarsætiMountain · 3.2 km
ÖxarárfossWaterfall · 6.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
FlosagjáCanyon · 6.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
AlmannagjáCanyon · 7.1 kmCC BY 1.0 · Photo: Laurent Deschodt
The original uploader was Calbp at French Wikipedia.KrókatjarnirLake · 7.2 km
Thingvellir National ParkNational park · 7.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas Tille
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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