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64.1612°N, 21.8552°W · Reykjavík Area
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Off the main road- 2.4 km from Route 40
Nearest town- Reykjavík — 4.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 5 km in a straight line
What else is close- 1,100 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Viðey, Reykjavík
Adventure Jet ski tourfrom 32.900 ISK · 3 h
Hiking Map - Laugavegur, Landmannalaugur, Fimmvörðuháls, Thorsmorkfrom 1.990 ISK
Reykjavík Bay Jetski Tourfrom 21.900 ISK · 2 h
Puffin Jet ski tourfrom 21.900 ISK · 2 h
Strætó 24hr Card - Valid for all city busesfrom 2.650 ISK
Cook and Dinefrom 31.900 ISK · 3 h 30 min
South Coast Small Group Tour: Waterfalls, Glacier & Black Sand Beachfrom 17.990 ISK · 10 h
Golden Circle, Fridheimar & Sky Lagoon Small-Group Saman Pass Tourfrom 28.590 ISK · 11 h
Golden Circle Small Group Tour with Friðheimar Farm Visitfrom 15.490 ISK · 9 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionViðey, Reykjavík weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Viðey Island, Reykjavík 03 Aug 2017< 1 km - 2
Lighthouse-Harpa1 km - 3
HEIM - Solstice Walk Path in Videy (EN)1 km - 4Church – Reykjavík2 km
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Geldinganes Vesturhluti3 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Sjósundsaðstaða við Gufunes2 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Laugardalur2 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg4 km
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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
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How long is the Viðey, Reykjavík hike?
The Viðey, Reykjavík trail is about 9.8 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 Viðey, Reykjavík trailhead?
Viðey, Reykjavík 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 Viðey, Reykjavík safe to hike alone?
Viðey, Reykjavík sits 4.2 km from Reykjavík, and 2.4 km from Route 40. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 160 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 Viðey, Reykjavík?
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.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Dayanah Marszewska / Wikiloc
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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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