Volcano · Reykjanes
Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð
volcano 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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is 42 km from Reykjavík by road, about 47 min by car.
- The nearest town to Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is Grindavík.
- Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 42 km by road, about 47 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.8558° N, 21.9983° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is at 63.8558° N, 21.9983° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Arnarfell, a mountain about 2.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð from Reykjavík?
Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð is 42 km from Reykjavík by road, about 47 min by car.
How do I get to Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
We have not verified a fee for Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð. 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 Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 54 minutes' drive from Stóra-Eldborg undir Geitahlíð. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (55 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (58 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon55 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool58 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool61 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool87 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
ArnarfellMountain · 2.8 km
KrýsuvíkVolcano · 3.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: The original uploader was Reykholt at English Wikipedia.
GrænavatnLake · 4.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Hałun
SeltúnGeothermal area · 5.2 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Pietro ValocchiTraðarfjöllMountain · 7.7 km
KleifarvatnLake · 8 kmCC0 · Photo: Joe deSousa
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.
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.