Mountain · Reykjanes
Súlur
mountain in Reykjanes, 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
- Súlur is 47 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car.
- Súlur rises to 146 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Súlur is Grindavík.
- Súlur is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 146 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Grindavík |
| From Reykjavík | 47 km by road, about 58 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9018° N, 22.5391° 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 Súlur?
Súlur is a mountain in Reykjanes, Iceland. It rises to 146 metres above sea level.
Where is Súlur?
Súlur is at 63.9018° N, 22.5391° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Grindavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Stapafell, a mountain about 1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Súlur from Reykjavík?
Súlur is 47 km from Reykjavík by road, about 58 min by car.
How do I get to Súlur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Súlur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Grindavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Súlur?
We have not verified a fee for Súlur. 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 Súlur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Breiðholt & Pool, about 51 minutes' drive from Súlur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (52 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (54 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool51 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon52 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool61 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool88 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool92 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
StapafellMountain · 1 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Hansueli Krapf This file was uploaded with Commonist.
LágafellVolcano · 2.3 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Vincent van ZeijstSandfellshæðVolcano · 4.9 km
SvartsengiVolcano · 5.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Jakub Hałun
LágafellMountain · 6.3 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Olga Ernst
ÞorbjörnVolcano · 6.4 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Reykholt
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.