Mountain · South Iceland
Jólnir
seamount in Iceland
Quick facts
- Jólnir is offshore. No road or ferry goes there.
- Jólnir rises to -41 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Jólnir is Vestmannaeyjar.
- Jólnir is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | -41 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Vestmannaeyjar |
| From Reykjavík | Offshore. No road or ferry goes there. |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.2927° N, 20.6341° 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.
Offshore. No road or ferry goes 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 Jólnir?
Jólnir is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to -41 metres above sea level.
Where is Jólnir?
Jólnir is at 63.2927° N, 20.6341° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vestmannaeyjar. The nearest other sight on our map is Syrtlingur, a mountain about 3.1 km away in a straight line.
How do I get to Jólnir?
Jólnir is offshore. No road or ferry goes there.
Does it cost anything to visit Jólnir?
We have not verified a fee for Jólnir. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (Public domain)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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