Mountain · West Iceland
Helgafell
mountain in Snæfellsnes, Iceland
Quick facts
- Helgafell is 170 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 33 min by car.
- Helgafell rises to 73 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Helgafell is Stykkishólmur.
- Helgafell is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 73 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Stykkishólmur |
| From Reykjavík | 170 km by road, about 2 h 33 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.0424° N, 22.7271° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Helgafell?
Helgafell is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 73 metres above sea level.
Where is Helgafell?
Helgafell is at 65.0424° N, 22.7271° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Stykkishólmur. The nearest other sight on our map is Helgafellsvatn, a lake about 661 m away in a straight line.
How far is Helgafell from Reykjavík?
Helgafell is 170 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 33 min by car.
How do I get to Helgafell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Helgafell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Stykkishólmur.
Does it cost anything to visit Helgafell?
We have not verified a fee for Helgafell. 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 Helgafell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 115 minutes' drive from Helgafell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 115 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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