Canyon · North Iceland
Mosgil
Quick facts
- Mosgil is 320 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 54 min by car.
- The nearest town to Mosgil is Sauðárkrókur.
- Mosgil is a canyon in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Sauðárkrókur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 320 km by road, about 4 h 54 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.3708° N, 19.0325° 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 Mosgil?
Mosgil is a canyon in North Iceland.
Where is Mosgil?
Mosgil is at 65.3708° N, 19.0325° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur. The nearest other sight on our map is Kotagil, a canyon about 9.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Mosgil from Reykjavík?
Mosgil is 320 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 54 min by car.
How do I get to Mosgil?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Mosgil, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur.
Does it cost anything to visit Mosgil?
We have not verified a fee for Mosgil. 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 Mosgil?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 88 minutes' drive from Mosgil. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (95 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 88 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 95 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
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.
- Wikidata (CC0-1.0)
© OpenStreetMap contributors, available under the Open Database License.
