Mountain · Westfjords
Óshyrna
Icelandic mountain
Quick facts
- Óshyrna is 425 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 17 min by car.
- Óshyrna rises to 262 metres above sea level.
- The nearest town to Óshyrna is Bolungarvík.
- Óshyrna is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Elevation | 262 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Bolungarvík |
| From Reykjavík | 425 km by road, about 6 h 17 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.1446° N, 23.1980° 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 Óshyrna?
Óshyrna is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland. It rises to 262 metres above sea level.
Where is Óshyrna?
Óshyrna is at 66.1446° N, 23.1980° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Bolungarvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Óshólaviti, a lighthouse about 994 m away in a straight line.
How far is Óshyrna from Reykjavík?
Óshyrna is 425 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 17 min by car.
How do I get to Óshyrna?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Óshyrna, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Bolungarvík.
Does it cost anything to visit Óshyrna?
We have not verified a fee for Óshyrna. 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.
Nearby sights
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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