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Reykjavík Area, Iceland914 m elevation
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Esja

Reykjavík Area, Iceland914 m elevation

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Esja

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
View tour →

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Reviews

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Kollafjarðarárfoss
3.7 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#2.Flekkudalsfossar
4.4 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Tröllafoss
7.1 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

Tröllafoss
#4.Tungufoss
7.4 km·~9 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Mosfellsbær
7.8 km·~9 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes
8.3 km·~10 min drive

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Mosfellsbær
8.5 km·~10 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Grafarholt og Úlfarsárdalur
13 km·~16 min drive

Natural pool. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Mosskógar
8.1 km·~10 min drive

The Mosskogar camping site is located in a peaceful grove in Mosfellsdalur.

#2.Mosfellsbær
8.1 km·~10 min drive

The camp site in Mosfellsbær has good facilities for tents, folding campers, trailers and…

#3.Hjalli
8.6 km·~10 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Camper Resort Reykjavík
13 km·~16 min drive

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

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan
9 km·~11 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
9 km·~11 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
9.2 km·~11 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Hagkaup
12 km·~15 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Kjalarnes
8.4 km·~10 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkarholt
9 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Langitangi
9.1 km·~11 min drive

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Mosfellsbær
9.2 km·~11 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Reykjavík Area

Frequently
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How do I get to Esja?
Esja 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 Esja 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 Esja?
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 Esja?
Esja is 914 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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