Mountain · West Iceland
Varmalækjarmúli
mountain
Quick facts
- Varmalækjarmúli is 97 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 30 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
- Varmalækjarmúli rises to 357 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Varmalækjarmúli is Borgarnes.
- Varmalækjarmúli is a mountain in West Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 357 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Borgarnes |
| From Reykjavík | 97 km by road, about 1 h 30 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.5833° N, 21.4667° 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 1.2 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 Varmalækjarmúli?
Varmalækjarmúli is a mountain in West Iceland. It rises to 357 metres above sea level.
Where is Varmalækjarmúli?
Varmalækjarmúli is at 64.5833° N, 21.4667° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Borgarnes. The nearest other sight on our map is Tröllafossar, a waterfall about 5.5 km away in a straight line.
How far is Varmalækjarmúli from Reykjavík?
Varmalækjarmúli is 97 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 30 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
How do I get to Varmalækjarmúli?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Varmalækjarmúli, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Borgarnes.
Does it cost anything to visit Varmalækjarmúli?
We have not verified a fee for Varmalækjarmúli. 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 Varmalækjarmúli?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 52 minutes' drive from Varmalækjarmúli. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (76 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (86 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 52 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- 76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 86 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 89 min driveper visit with LifePass
- 94 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)
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