Mountain · Westfjords

Göltur

ridge in Iceland

Göltur, Iceland
Photo: Steinninn · CC BY 4.0

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

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Quick facts

  • Göltur is 423 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 13 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.6 km away.
  • Göltur rises to 445 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Göltur is Bolungarvík.
  • Göltur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Göltur: The facts
Elevation445 m
Nearest townBolungarvík
From Reykjavík423 km by road, about 6 h 13 min
RegionWestfjords
Coordinates66.1497° N, 23.5875° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 2.6 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Göltur?

Göltur is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 445 metres above sea level.

Where is Göltur?

Göltur is at 66.1497° N, 23.5875° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Bolungarvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Galtarviti, a lighthouse about 1.7 km away in a straight line.

How far is Göltur from Reykjavík?

Göltur is 423 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 13 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.6 km away.

How do I get to Göltur?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Göltur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Bolungarvík.

Does it cost anything to visit Göltur?

We have not verified a fee for Göltur. 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.

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Sources

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