Mountain · South Iceland
Laugarfjall
mountain

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
- Laugarfjall is 116 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 45 min by car.
- Laugarfjall rises to 187 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Laugarfjall is Hella.
- Laugarfjall is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 187 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hella |
| From Reykjavík | 116 km by road, about 1 h 45 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3147° N, 20.3042° 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 Laugarfjall?
Laugarfjall is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 187 metres above sea level.
Where is Laugarfjall?
Laugarfjall is at 64.3147° N, 20.3042° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Great Geysir, a geyser about 246 m away in a straight line.
How far is Laugarfjall from Reykjavík?
Laugarfjall is 116 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 45 min by car.
How do I get to Laugarfjall?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Laugarfjall, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Laugarfjall?
We have not verified a fee for Laugarfjall. 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 Laugarfjall?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 57 minutes' drive from Laugarfjall. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (85 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (87 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Selfoss & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool85 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool87 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool90 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool96 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon99 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Great GeysirGeyser · 246 mCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Alexander Grebenkov
StrokkurGeyser · 280 mCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Christoph Strässler from Oberdorf BL, Schweiz
BrúarhlöðCanyon · 7.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Paul Bussé
GullfossWaterfall · 9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Andreas Tille
FaxiWaterfall · 10 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA
HögnhöfðiMountain · 10 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Salvör Gissurardóttir
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 2.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.