Mountain · Capital Region
Húsfell
hill 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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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.
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 World Class Árbær & Pool, about 22 minutes' drive from Húsfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (25 min), World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (27 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Árbær & Pool22 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool25 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool27 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon27 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool29 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool36 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool53 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool82 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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