Gerðuberg
Borgarnes, Iceland
A long wall of regular basalt columns rising from the moor just off route 54. A two-minute detour on a gravel track.
- Nearest town
- Borgarnes, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 64.8611, -22.3656
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- LindartungaCampsite7 km from Gerðuberg
- SnorrastaðirCampsite10 km from GerðubergShowersToiletsWi-Fi
- HallkelsstaðahlíðCampsite11 km from GerðubergDrinking waterToilets
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Gerðuberg?
Gerðuberg is in Borgarnes, Iceland, at GPS 64.8611, -22.3656. It is about 29 km from Stykkishólmur.
Can you camp near Gerðuberg?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Lindartunga, about 7 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Gerðuberg?
Gerðuberg is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Snæfellsnes: Iceland in miniature.
What is there to see near Gerðuberg?
Places worth a stop nearby: Kirkjufell (45 km), Búðir Church (48 km), Hraunfossar (68 km) and Djúpalónssandur (73 km).
When is the best time to visit Gerðuberg?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)