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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
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64.2178°N, 21.0734°W · Reykjavík Area
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
Tours near Arnarfell
Self drive: Wetsuit Snorkeling in Silfra - with underwater photosfrom 22.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Snorkeling Silfra Tour - meet on locationfrom 21.499 ISK
Diving Silfra Tour - Selfdrivefrom 34.499 ISK · 3 h
Standard Cave Tourfrom 2.000 ISK · 25 min
Adventure Park in Nesjavellir's Geothermal Rift Valleyfrom 4.900 ISK · 2 h
Fontana - Classic Admissionfrom 7.490 ISK · 2 h
Rye Bread Tour (Geothermal bakery)from 3.500 ISK · 30 min
Hot Springs Pass - Classic Admissionfrom 8.900 ISK · 2 h
Hot Springs & Bathhouse Pass - Signature Admissionfrom 16.900 ISK · 3 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 regionArnarfell weather and conditions
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2°Covercast · feels -2°C3 m/swind9 h 50 mdaylight · 08:14 – 18:05
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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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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Miðfell3 km
- 2Stórhöfði6 km
- 3Selfjall8 km
- 4Helluhólar11 km
- 5Búrfellsháls12 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bláskógabyggð17 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Ölfus19 km
- 3
Reykjadalur Thermal River22 km
Fuel
- 1
Laugarvatn16 km · 310.9 kr/L - 2
Minni Borg22 km · 308.7 kr/L - 3Hveragerði25 km · 279.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
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
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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.
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Diego Delso · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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