Mountain · South Iceland
Skálafell
mountain in Iceland
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
- Skálafell is 38 km from Reykjavík by road, about 44 min by car. The nearest road is about 3 km away.
- Skálafell rises to 574 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Skálafell is Hveragerði.
- Skálafell is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 574 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 38 km by road, about 44 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.9897° N, 21.3188° 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 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Skálafell?
Skálafell is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 574 metres above sea level.
Where is Skálafell?
Skálafell is at 63.9897° N, 21.3188° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Reykjadalur, a hike about 6.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skálafell from Reykjavík?
Skálafell is 38 km from Reykjavík by road, about 44 min by car. The nearest road is about 3 km away.
How do I get to Skálafell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skálafell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Skálafell?
We have not verified a fee for Skálafell. 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 Skálafell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Árbær & Pool, about 22 minutes' drive from Skálafell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (23 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (25 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Árbær & Pool22 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool23 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool25 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool27 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool29 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon32 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool37 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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