Mountain · East Iceland
Skælingur
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Skælingur is 623 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 51 min by car.
- Skælingur rises to 830 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Skælingur is Seyðisfjörður.
- Skælingur is a mountain in East Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 830 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Seyðisfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 623 km by road, about 9 h 51 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.3823° N, 13.7493° 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 Skælingur?
Skælingur is a mountain in East Iceland. It rises to 830 metres above sea level.
Where is Skælingur?
Skælingur is at 65.3823° N, 13.7493° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Skúmhöttur, a mountain about 4.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skælingur from Reykjavík?
Skælingur is 623 km from Reykjavík by road, about 9 h 51 min by car.
How do I get to Skælingur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skælingur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Seyðisfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Skælingur?
We have not verified a fee for Skælingur. 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 Skælingur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 100 minutes' drive from Skælingur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 100 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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