Mountain · Reykjanes
Grænadyngja
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
- Grænadyngja is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 41 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.
- Grænadyngja rises to 398 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Grænadyngja is Hafnarfjörður.
- Grænadyngja is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 398 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 35 km by road, about 41 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9378° N, 22.0892° 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 1.6 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Grænadyngja?
Grænadyngja is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 398 metres above sea level.
Where is Grænadyngja?
Grænadyngja is at 63.9378° N, 22.0892° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Trölladyngja, a volcano about 549 m away in a straight line.
How far is Grænadyngja from Reykjavík?
Grænadyngja is 35 km from Reykjavík by road, about 41 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.6 km away.
How do I get to Grænadyngja?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Grænadyngja, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Grænadyngja?
We have not verified a fee for Grænadyngja. 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 Grænadyngja?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 49 minutes' drive from Grænadyngja. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (49 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (52 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool49 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon49 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool55 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool85 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool90 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool119 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
TrölladyngjaVolcano · 549 mCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Mewes
KrýsuvíkVolcano · 1 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
SpákonuvatnLake · 1.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal Klajban
DjúpavatnLake · 1.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Michal KlajbanLambafellsgjáCanyon · 2.2 km
GrænavatnLake · 2.5 km
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0 de)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.