Mountain · West Iceland

Kirkjufell

mountain in Snæfellsnes peninsula

Kirkjufell, Iceland
Photo: Steven Diaz stevendiazphoto · CC0

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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

  • Kirkjufell is 185 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 49 min by car.
  • Kirkjufell rises to 463 metres above sea level.
  • The nearest town to Kirkjufell is Grundarfjörður.
  • Kirkjufell is a mountain in West Iceland.
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The facts

Kirkjufell: The facts
Elevation463 m
Nearest townGrundarfjörður
From Reykjavík185 km by road, about 2 h 49 min
RegionWest Iceland
Coordinates64.9475° N, 23.3108° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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 Kirkjufell?

Kirkjufell is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 463 metres above sea level.

Where is Kirkjufell?

Kirkjufell is at 64.9475° N, 23.3108° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Kirkjufellsfossar, a waterfall about 2.3 km away in a straight line.

How far is Kirkjufell from Reykjavík?

Kirkjufell is 185 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 49 min by car.

How do I get to Kirkjufell?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kirkjufell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grundarfjörður.

Does it cost anything to visit Kirkjufell?

We have not verified a fee for Kirkjufell. 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.

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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