Mountain · Capital Region
Þverfellshorn
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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The best sights in each region, and where to soak afterwards.
Quick facts
- Þverfellshorn is 22 km from Reykjavík by road, about 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.5 km away.
- Þverfellshorn rises to 840 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Þverfellshorn is Reykjavík.
- Þverfellshorn is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 840 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Reykjavík |
| From Reykjavík | 22 km by road, about 25 min |
| Region | Capital Region |
| Coordinates | 64.2331° N, 21.7095° 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 2.5 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Þverfellshorn?
Þverfellshorn is a mountain in the Capital Region of Iceland. It rises to 840 metres above sea level.
Where is Þverfellshorn?
Þverfellshorn is at 64.2331° N, 21.7095° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Esja, a mountain about 4.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Þverfellshorn from Reykjavík?
Þverfellshorn is 22 km from Reykjavík by road, about 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.5 km away.
How do I get to Þverfellshorn?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Þverfellshorn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Þverfellshorn?
We have not verified a fee for Þverfellshorn. 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 Þverfellshorn?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 12 minutes' drive from Þverfellshorn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (19 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (20 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool12 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool19 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool20 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool23 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon26 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool26 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool31 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
EsjaMountain · 4.1 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
TungufossWaterfall · 6.2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Bromr
HelgafellMountain · 7.1 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Philipp Weigell
ÁlafossWaterfall · 7.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
TröllafossWaterfall · 8.8 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
MóskarðshnjúkarMountain · 9.1 kmCC BY 2.0 · Photo: Axel Kristinsson from Reykjavík, Iceland
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.