Volcano · Reykjanes
Litla-Skógfell
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
- Litla-Skógfell is 45 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 7 min by car.
- Litla-Skógfell rises to 47 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Litla-Skógfell is Grindavík.
- Litla-Skógfell is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 47 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 45 km by road, about 1 h 7 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9242° N, 22.3668° 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 Litla-Skógfell?
Litla-Skógfell is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 47 metres above sea level.
Where is Litla-Skógfell?
Litla-Skógfell is at 63.9242° N, 22.3668° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Stóra-Skógfell, a mountain about 3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Litla-Skógfell from Reykjavík?
Litla-Skógfell is 45 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 7 min by car.
How do I get to Litla-Skógfell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Litla-Skógfell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Litla-Skógfell?
We have not verified a fee for Litla-Skógfell. 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 Litla-Skógfell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 34 minutes' drive from Litla-Skógfell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (34 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (37 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool34 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon34 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool37 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool38 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool40 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool44 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Akranes & Pool70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool75 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool105 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.