Beach · East Iceland
Fauskasandur
beach in Iceland
Quick facts
- Fauskasandur is 499 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 9 min by car.
- The nearest town to Fauskasandur is Djúpivogur.
- Fauskasandur is a beach in East Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Djúpivogur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 499 km by road, about 7 h 9 min |
| Region | East Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.4839° N, 14.4828° 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 Fauskasandur?
Fauskasandur is a beach in East Iceland.
Where is Fauskasandur?
Fauskasandur is at 64.4839° N, 14.4828° W, in East Iceland. The nearest town is Djúpivogur. The nearest other sight on our map is Haukstjörn, a lake about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Fauskasandur from Reykjavík?
Fauskasandur is 499 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 9 min by car.
How do I get to Fauskasandur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Fauskasandur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Djúpivogur.
Does it cost anything to visit Fauskasandur?
We have not verified a fee for Fauskasandur. 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.
Where can you swim near Fauskasandur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Vök Baths, about 115 minutes' drive from Fauskasandur. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,800 per visit on a LifePass.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 115 min driveISK 4,800 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 4.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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