Volcano · Reykjanes
Litla-Skógfell
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.
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 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 Sky Lagoon, about 61 minutes' drive from Litla-Skógfell. It is a premium venue on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Breiðholt & Pool (63 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (64 min).
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Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 61 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 63 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
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Nearby 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.
