Mountain · The Highlands
Tjörfafell
mountain in Iceland
Quick facts
- Tjörfafell is 178 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 50 min by car.
- The nearest town to Tjörfafell is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Tjörfafell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 178 km by road, about 2 h 50 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 64.0433° N, 19.0289° 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.
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 Tjörfafell?
Tjörfafell is a mountain in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Tjörfafell?
Tjörfafell is at 64.0433° N, 19.0289° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is Hnausapollur, a lake about 986 m away in a straight line.
How far is Tjörfafell from Reykjavík?
Tjörfafell is 178 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 50 min by car.
How do I get to Tjörfafell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Tjörfafell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Tjörfafell?
We have not verified a fee for Tjörfafell. 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 Tjörfafell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 97 minutes' drive from Tjörfafell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (116 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 97 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 116 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.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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