Mountain · South Iceland
Vörðufell
mountain in Southern Region, 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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Quick facts
- Vörðufell is 91 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 24 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.1 km away.
- Vörðufell rises to 391 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Vörðufell is Hella.
- Vörðufell is a mountain in South Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 391 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Hella |
| From Reykjavík | 91 km by road, about 1 h 24 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.0636° N, 20.5206° 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 1.1 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Vörðufell?
Vörðufell is a mountain in South Iceland. It rises to 391 metres above sea level.
Where is Vörðufell?
Vörðufell is at 64.0636° N, 20.5206° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Hella. The nearest other sight on our map is Hestvatn, a lake about 10 km away in a straight line.
How far is Vörðufell from Reykjavík?
Vörðufell is 91 km from Reykjavík by road, about 1 h 24 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.1 km away.
How do I get to Vörðufell?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Vörðufell, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hella.
Does it cost anything to visit Vörðufell?
We have not verified a fee for Vörðufell. 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 Vörðufell?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Selfoss & Pool, about 30 minutes' drive from Vörðufell. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Hella & Pool (33 min), World Class Árbær & Pool (70 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Selfoss & Pool30 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool33 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Árbær & Pool70 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool72 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool74 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool77 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon79 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool84 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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