Mountain · Westfjords
Drangaskörð
mountains in the Icelandic Westfjord
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
- Drangaskörð is 352 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.
- The nearest town to Drangaskörð is Hólmavík.
- Drangaskörð is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Hólmavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 352 km by road, about 6 h 25 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.1794° N, 21.7549° 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.
The nearest road is about 11 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Drangaskörð?
Drangaskörð is a mountain in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Drangaskörð?
Drangaskörð is at 66.1794° N, 21.7549° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Hólmavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Geirólfsnúpur, a mountain about 14 km away in a straight line.
How far is Drangaskörð from Reykjavík?
Drangaskörð is 352 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 25 min by car. The nearest road is about 11 km away.
How do I get to Drangaskörð?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Drangaskörð, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Hólmavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Drangaskörð?
We have not verified a fee for Drangaskörð. 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
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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