Volcano · Reykjanes
Sandfellshæð
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
- Sandfellshæð is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 4 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.3 km away.
- Sandfellshæð rises to 68 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Sandfellshæð is Grindavík.
- Sandfellshæð is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 68 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 61 km by road, about 1 h 4 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8607° N, 22.5755° 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 3.3 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Sandfellshæð?
Sandfellshæð is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 68 metres above sea level.
Where is Sandfellshæð?
Sandfellshæð is at 63.8607° N, 22.5755° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Lágafell, a volcano about 2.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sandfellshæð from Reykjavík?
Sandfellshæð is 61 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 4 min by car. The nearest road is about 3.3 km away.
How do I get to Sandfellshæð?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sandfellshæð, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Sandfellshæð?
We have not verified a fee for Sandfellshæð. 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 Sandfellshæð?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 66 minutes' drive from Sandfellshæð. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (67 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (70 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool66 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon67 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool71 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool73 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool103 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool104 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
LágafellVolcano · 2.8 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Vincent van Zeijst
Reykjanes (volcanic system)Volcano · 4.8 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel
SúlurMountain · 4.9 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
ÁlfagjáCanyon · 5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Chris 73Stampar CraterVolcano · 5.5 km
MiðahóllVolcano · 5.6 km
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.