Place to visit
Gefla, Iceland: what it is and when to go
Gefla is a summit in Iceland, at 209 m above sea level. Interests: Nature and Mountains. The best time to visit is May to October. In June there are 22 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 11. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Iceland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace. Here is what it is, where it lies, when to come, how to get there and what else is nearby to turn it into a trip.
In a nutshell
- What it is
- Summit · Nature, Mountains
- Where
- Iceland
- Elevation
- 209 m
- Best time
- May to October.
- Nearest airport
- AEY Akureyri, 112 km as the crow flies
- Coordinates
- 66.42622, -16.45988
What it is and where
Gefla is a summit in Iceland, at 209 m above sea level. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Iceland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
Its coordinates are 66.42622, -16.45988; the nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY, Akureyri), 112 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is covered in its country guide.
Where it is (se abre en otra pestaña)Directions (se abre en otra pestaña)
It is one of the Nature and Mountains places in Iceland. In Kokai it is already on your trip map next to the places you save yourself, and it goes into a day's plan with one tap.
When to go
The best time to visit Gefla is May to October.
- JanPossible3:35
- FebPossible7:38
- MarPossible11:08
- AprPossible14:59
- MayBest time18:50
- JunBest time22:47
- JulBest time20:37
- AugBest time16:34
- SepBest time12:41
- OctBest time8:58
- NovPossible4:58
- DecPossible1:11
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 22 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 11. Daylight hours are calculated from the site's latitude for the 15th of each month; when planning a full day on foot they matter as much as the weather.
| What you come for | Best time | Possible |
|---|---|---|
| Nature | May to October | November to April |
| Mountains | May to October | November to April |
It is not the same trip whatever you come for: Gefla has a different season depending on what you want to do here, and Kokai puts it in the right month for you.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Before you go to Iceland
To enter Iceland there are 8 things to sort out before you leave, starting with “Valid ID card (DNI) or passport”: they are all, with their deadlines, in the Iceland checklist. Currency: Icelandic króna (ISK); plugs: Type C and F · 230 V · 50 Hz (the same as in Spain); emergencies: 112.
In Kokai you tick off the checklist inside your trip, and each item reminds you when it is time to do it.
What is nearby
- Vogelfelsen beim Vulkan RaudinupurHiking8.1 km
- RauðinúpurLighthouse9.9 km
- KópaskerLighthouse13 km
- Earthquake CentreMuseum14 km
- HraunhafnartangavitiLighthouse23 km
Distances are as the crow flies. Everything else is in the Iceland guide.
More in Iceland: Nature
- Hekla: Volcano
- Surtsey
- Vatnajökull: Glacier
- Þingvellir National Park
- Laki: Volcano
- Grímsvötn: Volcano
Every Iceland place under Nature, each with its season, is on its page.
Frequently asked questions
What is Gefla?
It is a summit in Iceland. It has an article in one Wikipedia, so it is not one of the busiest places in Iceland: one to enjoy at a calmer pace.
When is the best time to visit Gefla?
May to October. In June there are 22 h 47 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 11.
How do you get to Gefla?
The nearest main airport is Akureyri International Airport (AEY), 112 km as the crow flies. From there, directions opens the route on the map, and how to get around Iceland is explained in its country guide.
How do I add it to my trip?
With one tap. In Kokai it is already on the Iceland map, next to the places you save yourself: add it to a day's plan, give it a time and, if you like, get a reminder when you pass nearby.
What else is around here?
Nearby you have Vogelfelsen beim Vulkan Raudinupur, Rauðinúpur, Kópasker. The rest is in the Iceland guide.
Keep reading
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Data from OpenStreetMap, licensed under the ODbL, and from Wikidata, CC0. Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in credits.