Mountain · Capital Region
Húsfell
hill in Iceland
Quick facts
- Húsfell is 30 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 7 min by car.
- Húsfell rises to 285 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Húsfell is Hafnarfjörður.
- Húsfell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 285 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 30 km by road, about 1 h 7 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0269° N, 21.7980° 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 Húsfell?
Húsfell is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland. It rises to 285 metres above sea level.
Where is Húsfell?
Húsfell is at 64.0269° N, 21.7980° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Búrfell, a mountain about 1.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Húsfell from Reykjavík?
Húsfell is 30 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 7 min by car.
How do I get to Húsfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Húsfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Húsfell?
We have not verified a fee for Húsfell. 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 Húsfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Sky Lagoon, about 61 minutes' drive from Húsfell. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (63 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (64 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 61 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 63 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 102 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 107 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)
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