Map of Garðabær
Map
64.0839°N, 21.8363°W · Reykjavík Area
Plan your visit
Getting there
- Road 411 (Arnarnesvegur í Kórum)
Off the main road
- 4 km from Route 40
Nearest town
- Kópavogsbær — 4.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
- 9 km in a straight line
What else is close
- 1,088 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Garðabær
Flybus - BSI to Airportfrom 3.999 ISK · 45 min
Waterproof Phonecasefrom 2.990 ISK
The Golden Circle, (optional) Blue Lagoon & Kerið Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 17.900 ISK · 11 h
Volcanic Landscape – Riding Tourfrom 21.510 ISK · 2 h 10 min
The Golden Circle & Kerid Volcanic Crater | Small Group Day Tourfrom 14.900 ISK · 8 h
The mysterious Snæfellsnes National Park | Small Group Day Tourfrom 18.900 ISK · 11 h
Chromo Sapiens: Soup & Installationfrom 4.900 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit with guided tour | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.950 ISK · 1 h
Chromo Sapiens: Group visit | + Icelandic dinner (optional)from 1.913 ISK · 1 hGarðabær weather and conditions
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Nearby
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Vallholmi1 km - 3
Sækja bíl1 km - 4
Elliðaárdals hringur1 km - 5
Kópavogir / Fossvogur / Seljahverfi / Kópavogur1 km
Hot springs
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Tours
A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!from 159.000 ISK · 8 hours
A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengersfrom 195.000 ISK · 8 hours
Adventure in Landmannalaugar and Hot Springs - Reykjavík and Hellafrom 26.900 ISK · 13 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Garðabær hike?
The Garðabær trail is about 6.3 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Garðabær trailhead?
Garðabær is in Reykjavík Area. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Garðabær safe to hike alone?
Garðabær sits 4.4 km from Kópavogsbær, and 4 km from Route 40. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 158 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Garðabær?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
Data & sources
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Fjóla Valdís / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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