Volcano · West Iceland
Prestahnúkur
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Prestahnúkur is 111 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 48 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.8 km away.
- Prestahnúkur rises to 1,223 metres above sea level.
- Prestahnúkur is a volcano in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,223 m |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 111 km by road, about 1 h 48 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.6000° N, 20.5800° 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.
The nearest road is about 4.8 km away.
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 Prestahnúkur?
Prestahnúkur is a volcano in West Iceland. It rises to 1,223 metres above sea level.
Where is Prestahnúkur?
Prestahnúkur is at 64.6000° N, 20.5800° W, in West Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Geitlandsjökull, a glacier about 955 m away in a straight line.
How far is Prestahnúkur from Reykjavík?
Prestahnúkur is 111 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 48 min by car. The nearest road is about 4.8 km away.
How do I get to Prestahnúkur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Prestahnúkur, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Prestahnúkur?
We have not verified a fee for Prestahnúkur. 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 Prestahnúkur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 94 minutes' drive from Prestahnúkur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (100 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (103 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 94 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 100 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 104 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 107 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 112 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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