Beach · West Iceland
Djúpalónssandur
bay in Iceland
Quick facts
- Djúpalónssandur is 208 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 5 min by car.
- The nearest town to Djúpalónssandur is Ólafsvík.
- Djúpalónssandur is a beach in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Ólafsvík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 208 km by road, about 3 h 5 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7523° N, 23.9013° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
Questions people ask
What is Djúpalónssandur?
Djúpalónssandur is a beach in West Iceland.
Where is Djúpalónssandur?
Djúpalónssandur is at 64.7523° N, 23.9013° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Ólafsvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Vatnshellir, a cave about 4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Djúpalónssandur from Reykjavík?
Djúpalónssandur is 208 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 5 min by car.
How do I get to Djúpalónssandur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Djúpalónssandur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Ólafsvík.
Does it cost anything to visit Djúpalónssandur?
We have not verified a fee for Djúpalónssandur. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
- Wikipedia (CC-BY-SA-4.0)
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