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Arnarfell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland239 m elevation
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Arnarfell

Reykjavík Area, Iceland239 m elevation

About

Arnarfell rises to 239 m in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland — the 116th highest of the 147 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 36, 1 km away.

Map of Arnarfell

Arnarfell is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.2178°N, 21.0734°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Elevation
239 m above sea level
Getting there
Road 36 (Lyngdalsh.v.-Þingv.)
Off the main road
1 km from Route 36
Nearest town
Hveragerði — 24.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
43 km in a straight line
What else is close
284 mapped places within 20 km

Arnarfell weather and conditions

At Arnarfell in Reykjavik, conditions as of 27 August 2026, 05:30 (Iceland time): 7°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:46). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 27 August 2026, 05:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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How do I get to Arnarfell?
Arnarfell is in Reykjavík Area. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland trailheads often need a 4×4, and some access roads only open in summer.
Can I hike Arnarfell without a guide?
It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.
When is the best time to hike Arnarfell?
June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.
How tall is Arnarfell?
Arnarfell is 239 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Miðfell3 km
  2. 2Stórhöfði6 km
  3. 3Selfjall8 km
  4. 4Helluhólar11 km
  5. 5Búrfellsháls12 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð
17 km·~20 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus
19 km·~23 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Reykjadalur Thermal River
22 km·~26 min drive

Hot river reached by 3km hike from Hveragerði. Valley full of steam, river runs warm -…

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grímsnes- og Grafningshreppur
22 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Fagrabrekka
6.7 km·~8 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#2.Nyrðri-Leirar
7 km·~8 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Hvannabrekka
7.2 km·~9 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Úlfljótsvatn
14 km·~16 min drive

The camp site at Úlfljótsvatn is run by the boy scout movement. The facilities are…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúðin
16 km·~20 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
25 km·~30 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
31 km·~37 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
31 km·~37 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Laugarvatn
16 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Minni Borg
22 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Hveragerði
25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Selfoss
30 km·~36 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!
8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →
#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers
8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →
#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!
11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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