Mountain · Capital Region
Eyrarfjall
mountain in 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
- Eyrarfjall is 43 km from Reykjavík by road, about 45 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
- Eyrarfjall rises to 456 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Eyrarfjall is Akranes.
- Eyrarfjall is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 456 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Akranes |
| From Reykjavík | 43 km by road, about 45 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.3196° N, 21.7032° 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 1.3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Eyrarfjall?
Eyrarfjall is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland. It rises to 456 metres above sea level.
Where is Eyrarfjall?
Eyrarfjall is at 64.3196° N, 21.7032° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Akranes. The nearest other sight on our map is Meðalfellsvatn, a lake about 5.2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Eyrarfjall from Reykjavík?
Eyrarfjall is 43 km from Reykjavík by road, about 45 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.3 km away.
How do I get to Eyrarfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Eyrarfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akranes.
Does it cost anything to visit Eyrarfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Eyrarfjall. 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 Eyrarfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 29 minutes' drive from Eyrarfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (32 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (38 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool29 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool32 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool38 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool40 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool43 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon46 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool106 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
MeðalfellsvatnLake · 5.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: ReykholtLaxfossWaterfall · 5.5 km
EsjaMountain · 7 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, IcelandEiðisvatnLake · 8.2 km
ÞverfellshornMountain · 9.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Schnee (talk)
AkrafjallMountain · 10 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Helgarun
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 2.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.