Volcano · South Iceland
Grensdalur
volcano 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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Grensdalur is 47 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 5 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.
- The nearest town to Grensdalur is Hveragerði.
- Grensdalur is a volcano in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 47 km by road, about 1 h 5 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0465° N, 21.1906° 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 1.4 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Grensdalur?
Grensdalur is a volcano in South Iceland.
Where is Grensdalur?
Grensdalur is at 64.0465° N, 21.1906° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Hrómundartindur, a volcano about 2.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Grensdalur from Reykjavík?
Grensdalur is 47 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 5 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.4 km away.
How do I get to Grensdalur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Grensdalur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Grensdalur?
We have not verified a fee for Grensdalur. 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 Grensdalur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 64 minutes' drive from Grensdalur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (66 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (67 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Árbær & Pool64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool68 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon74 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool78 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool95 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
HrómundartindurVolcano · 2.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Reykholt assumed (based on copyright claims).ReykjadalurHike · 3 km
GrýlaGeyser · 3.5 km
ReykjafossWaterfall · 4.9 kmCC0 · Photo: Netha HussainSelflatir - ÚlfljótsvatnsfjallHike · 6.4 km
- HengillVolcano · 7.4 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: No machine-readable author provided. Reykholt assumed (based on copyright claims).
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.