Beach · North Iceland
Oddeyri
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.
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 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 6 minutes' drive from Oddeyri. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (11 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
- 6 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 11 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.
