Volcano · South Iceland
Skjaldbreiður
volcano in Iceland
Quick facts
- Skjaldbreiður is 86 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.7 km away.
- Skjaldbreiður rises to 1,060 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Skjaldbreiður is Hveragerði.
- Skjaldbreiður is a volcano in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 1,060 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hveragerði |
| From Reykjavík | 86 km by road, about 1 h 28 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.4100° N, 20.7622° 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 2.7 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 Skjaldbreiður?
Skjaldbreiður is a volcano in South Iceland. It rises to 1,060 metres above sea level.
Where is Skjaldbreiður?
Skjaldbreiður is at 64.4100° N, 20.7622° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hveragerði. The nearest other sight on our map is Stóra-Björnsfell, a mountain about 9.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Skjaldbreiður from Reykjavík?
Skjaldbreiður is 86 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.7 km away.
How do I get to Skjaldbreiður?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Skjaldbreiður, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hveragerði.
Does it cost anything to visit Skjaldbreiður?
We have not verified a fee for Skjaldbreiður. 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 Skjaldbreiður?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 73 minutes' drive from Skjaldbreiður. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (80 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (82 min).
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On the way back
- 73 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 80 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 82 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 87 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 92 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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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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