Geyser · South Iceland

Grýla

geyser in Iceland

Map showing where Grýla is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

Before you go

Never enter the water. A geyser erupts at boiling point; keep behind any barrier and to the marked paths.

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

  • Grýla is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 47 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Grýla is Hveragerði.
  • Grýla is a geyser in South Iceland.
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The facts

Grýla: The facts
Nearest townHveragerði
From Reykjavík48 km by road, about 47 min
RegionSouth Iceland
Coordinates64.0150° N, 21.1925° 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.

Questions people ask

What is Grýla?

Grýla is a geyser in South Iceland.

Where is Grýla?

Grýla is at 64.0150° N, 21.1925° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Reykjadalur, a hike about 1.1 km away in a straight line.

How far is Grýla from Reykjavík?

Grýla is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 47 min by car.

How do I get to Grýla?

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

Can you bathe at Grýla?

No. The water at Grýla is boiling and must never be entered.

Does it cost anything to visit Grýla?

We have not verified a fee for Grýla. 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 Grýla?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 21 minutes' drive from Grýla. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (35 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (38 min).

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.

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