Beach · East Iceland

Fauskasandur

beach in Iceland

Fauskasandur, Iceland
Photo: Gerd Eichmann · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.

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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.
Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

The facts

Fauskasandur: The facts
Nearest townDjúpivogur
From Reykjavík499 km by road, about 7 h 9 min
RegionEast Iceland
Coordinates64.4839° N, 14.4828° W

Getting there

Directions in Google Maps ↗Apple Maps ↗

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.

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.

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Straight-line distance, not driving distance.

Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.

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