Lake · Capital Region
Kaldá
reservoir in Höfuðborgarsvæðið, 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
- Kaldá is 19 km from Reykjavík by road, about 28 min by car.
- The nearest town to Kaldá is Hafnarfjörður.
- Kaldá is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 19 km by road, about 28 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.0225° N, 21.8671° 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 Kaldá?
Kaldá is a lake in the Capital Region of Iceland.
Where is Kaldá?
Kaldá is at 64.0225° N, 21.8671° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Helgafell (Hafnarfjörður) trail, a hike about 68 m away in a straight line.
How far is Kaldá from Reykjavík?
Kaldá is 19 km from Reykjavík by road, about 28 min by car.
How do I get to Kaldá?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kaldá, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Is there a trail to Kaldá?
Yes. Walking routes on our map that lead there: Helgafell (Hafnarfjörður) trail (2.4 km one way, about 1 h 55 min there and back), Reykjavegur (66 km, about 19 h 25 min).
Does it cost anything to visit Kaldá?
We have not verified a fee for Kaldá. 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 Kaldá?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 26 minutes' drive from Kaldá. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (26 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (29 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool26 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon26 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool29 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool30 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool32 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool35 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool62 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool96 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Helgafell (Hafnarfjörður) trailHike · 68 m
HelgafellMountain · 1.6 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Kristján Mewes
BúrfellMountain · 2.1 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Kristján Mewes
HvaleyrarvatnLake · 3.2 kmCC BY 4.0 · Photo: Steinninn
HúsfellMountain · 3.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Snilld
ÁstjörnLake · 5.5 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bjarki S
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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