Mountain · West Iceland
Varmalækjarmúli
mountain
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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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.
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 50 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 (72 min), World Class Laugar & Pool (83 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Akranes & Pool50 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool72 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool83 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon86 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool91 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
TröllafossarWaterfall · 5.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
LaxfossWaterfall · 7.1 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Bromr
SkorradalsvatnLake · 8.5 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
HestfjallMountain · 9.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Reykholt
DeildartunguhverHot spring · 9.2 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: Nojhan
SkarðsheiðiMountain · 15 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 · Photo: Maarten Visser from Capelle aan den IJssel, Nederland
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.