Beach · West Iceland
Langisandur
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
- Langisandur is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 50 min by car.
- The nearest town to Langisandur is Akranes.
- Langisandur is a beach in West Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akranes |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 48 km by road, about 50 min |
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.3160° N, 22.0564° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Langisandur?
Langisandur is a beach in West Iceland.
Where is Langisandur?
Langisandur is at 64.3160° N, 22.0564° W, in West Iceland. The nearest town is Akranes. The nearest other sight on our map is Akranesviti, a lighthouse about 2 km away in a straight line.
How far is Langisandur from Reykjavík?
Langisandur is 48 km from Reykjavík by road, about 50 min by car.
How do I get to Langisandur?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Langisandur, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akranes.
Does it cost anything to visit Langisandur?
We have not verified a fee for Langisandur. 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 Langisandur?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool, about 37 minutes' drive from Langisandur. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Árbær & Pool (43 min), World Class Breiðholt & Pool (45 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool37 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Árbær & Pool43 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Breiðholt & Pool45 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Laugar & Pool48 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Sky Lagoon51 min driveper visit with LifePass
- World Class Seltjarnarnes - Gym & Pool56 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
On the way back
- World Class Selfoss & Pool81 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Hella & Pool111 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
AkranesvitiLighthouse · 2 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego Delso
Akranesviti oldLighthouse · 2.1 kmCC BY-SA 4.0 · Photo: Diego DelsoAkrafjall trailHike · 3.6 km
AkrafjallMountain · 7.3 kmCC BY-SA 3.0 · Photo: HelgarunEiðisvatnLake · 14 km
GróttuvitiLighthouse · 17 kmCC BY-SA 2.0 de · Photo: Christian Bickel
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
- Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
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