Mountain · Capital Region
Esja
Icelandic 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
- Esja is 47 km from Reykjavík by road, about 51 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.2 km away.
- Esja rises to 914 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Esja is Reykjavík.
- Esja is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 914 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
| From Reykjavík | 47 km by road, about 51 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.2600° N, 21.6515° 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 3.2 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Esja?
Esja is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland. It rises to 914 metres above sea level.
Where is Esja?
Esja is at 64.2600° N, 21.6515° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Þverfellshorn, a mountain about 4.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Esja from Reykjavík?
Esja is 47 km from Reykjavík by road, about 51 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.2 km away.
How do I get to Esja?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Esja, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Esja?
We have not verified a fee for Esja. 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 Esja?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 42 minutes' drive from Esja. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (44 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (51 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool42 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool44 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon58 min driveper visit with LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool63 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.
ÞverfellshornMountain · 4.1 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Schnee (talk)
MeðalfellsvatnLake · 6.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: ReykholtÞverfellshornHike · 6.4 km
MóskarðshnjúkarMountain · 6.5 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
EyrarfjallMountain · 7 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
TröllafossWaterfall · 7.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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