Volcano · Reykjanes
Vestmannaeyjar
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
- Vestmannaeyjar is 51 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.1 km away.
- The nearest town to Vestmannaeyjar is Hafnarfjörður.
- Vestmannaeyjar is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hafnarfjörður |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 51 km by road, about 53 min |
| Region | Reykjanes |
| Coordinates | 63.9167° N, 21.8333° 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 5.1 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Vestmannaeyjar?
Vestmannaeyjar is a volcano in Reykjanes, Iceland.
Where is Vestmannaeyjar?
Vestmannaeyjar is at 63.9167° N, 21.8333° W, in Reykjanes, Iceland. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Brennisteinsfjöll, a volcano about 0 m away in a straight line.
How far is Vestmannaeyjar from Reykjavík?
Vestmannaeyjar is 51 km from Reykjavík by road, about 53 min by car. The nearest road is about 5.1 km away.
How do I get to Vestmannaeyjar?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vestmannaeyjar, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hafnarfjörður.
Does it cost anything to visit Vestmannaeyjar?
We have not verified a fee for Vestmannaeyjar. 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 Vestmannaeyjar?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 46 minutes' drive from Vestmannaeyjar. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (54 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (57 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Selfoss & Pool46 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool54 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool57 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool59 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Laugar & Pool61 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon61 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool69 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool76 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Akranes & Pool89 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
BrennisteinsfjöllVolcano · 0 mCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Hornstrandir1
KleifarvatnLake · 6.8 kmCC0 · Photo: Joe deSousa
SveifluhálsMountain · 8.6 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Hornstrandir1
HelgafellMountain · 10 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 de · Photo: Benedikt Kristján MewesStóra-Eldborg undir GeitahlíðVolcano · 11 km
SeltúnGeothermal area · 11 kmCC BY 3.0 · Photo: Pietro Valocchi
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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