Canyon · West Iceland
Draugagil
Quick facts
- Draugagil is 127 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 14 min by car.
- Draugagil is a canyon in West Iceland.
The facts
| From Reykjavík | 127 km by road, about 2 h 14 min |
|---|---|
| Region | West Iceland |
| Coordinates | 64.7635° N, 20.6725° 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 Draugagil?
Draugagil is a canyon in West Iceland.
Where is Draugagil?
Draugagil is at 64.7635° N, 20.6725° W, in West Iceland. The nearest other sight on our map is Strútur, a mountain about 1.8 km away in a straight line.
How far is Draugagil from Reykjavík?
Draugagil is 127 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 14 min by car.
How do I get to Draugagil?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Draugagil, not to a search for its name.
Does it cost anything to visit Draugagil?
We have not verified a fee for Draugagil. 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 Draugagil?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Akranes & Pool, about 112 minutes' drive from Draugagil. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Mosfellsbær - Gym & Pool (120 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 112 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- 120 min driveIncluded on any 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.
