Mountain · West Iceland
Grettisbæli
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
- Grettisbæli is 109 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 14 min by car.
- Grettisbæli rises to 426 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Grettisbæli is Borgarnes.
- Grettisbæli is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 426 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
| From Reykjavík | 109 km by road, about 2 h 14 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7735° N, 22.1368° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Grettisbæli?
Grettisbæli is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 426 metres above sea level.
Where is Grettisbæli?
Grettisbæli is at 64.7735° N, 22.1368° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Fagraskógarfjall, a mountain about 2.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Grettisbæli from Reykjavík?
Grettisbæli is 109 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 14 min by car.
How do I get to Grettisbæli?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Grettisbæli, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Grettisbæli?
We have not verified a fee for Grettisbæli. 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 Grettisbæli?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 70 minutes' drive from Grettisbæli. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Laugar & Pool (103 min), Sky Lagoon (106 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon106 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool111 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
FagraskógarfjallMountain · 2.5 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
BrúarfossWaterfall · 5.2 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: SteinninnBæjarfellMountain · 5.6 km
GrjótárvatnLake · 7.8 km
EldborgVolcano · 9.1 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr at Dutch Wikipedia
BretavatnLake · 9.7 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.