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Kirkjusandur

Map showing where Kirkjusandur is in Iceland
Location map: LifePass · map outline Natural Earth (public domain) · Public domain outline

Before you go

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.

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Quick facts

  • Kirkjusandur is 4 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 min by car.
  • The nearest town to Kirkjusandur is Reykjavík.
  • Kirkjusandur is a beach in the Capital Region of Iceland.
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The facts

Kirkjusandur: The facts
Nearest townReykjavík
From Reykjavík4 km by road, about 7 min
RegionCapital Region
Coordinates64.1508° N, 21.8875° 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 Kirkjusandur?

Kirkjusandur is a beach in the Capital Region of Iceland.

Where is Kirkjusandur?

Kirkjusandur is at 64.1508° N, 21.8875° W, in the Capital Region of Iceland. The nearest town is Reykjavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Reykjavík Ingólfsgarði Lighthouse, a lighthouse about 2.2 km away in a straight line.

How far is Kirkjusandur from Reykjavík?

Kirkjusandur is 4 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 min by car.

How do I get to Kirkjusandur?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kirkjusandur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Reykjavík.

Does it cost anything to visit Kirkjusandur?

We have not verified a fee for Kirkjusandur. 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 Kirkjusandur?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Laugar & Pool, about 5 minutes' drive from Kirkjusandur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Sky Lagoon (10 min), World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool (12 min).

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Sources

Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. We have no licence-clean photograph of this place yet, so the image is a location map drawn from its coordinates on a public-domain outline of Iceland.

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