Beach · North Iceland
Oddeyri
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
- Oddeyri is 383 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 38 min by car.
- The nearest town to Oddeyri is Akureyri.
- Oddeyri is a beach in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Akureyri |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 383 km by road, about 5 h 38 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.6858° N, 18.0750° 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 Oddeyri?
Oddeyri is a beach in North Iceland.
Where is Oddeyri?
Oddeyri is at 65.6858° N, 18.0750° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Akureyri. The nearest other sight on our map is Skátagil, a canyon about 948 m away in a straight line.
How far is Oddeyri from Reykjavík?
Oddeyri is 383 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 38 min by car.
How do I get to Oddeyri?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Oddeyri, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Akureyri.
Does it cost anything to visit Oddeyri?
We have not verified a fee for Oddeyri. 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 Oddeyri?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 9 minutes' drive from Oddeyri. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (15 min).
Soak here afterwards
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool9 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon15 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
Nearby sights
All 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.