Canyon · North Iceland
Kotagil
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
- Kotagil is 316 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 47 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
- The nearest town to Kotagil is Sauðárkrókur.
- Kotagil is a canyon in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Sauðárkrókur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 316 km by road, about 4 h 47 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 65.4544° N, 19.0569° 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 2 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Kotagil?
Kotagil is a canyon in North Iceland.
Where is Kotagil?
Kotagil is at 65.4544° N, 19.0569° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur. The nearest other sight on our map is Mosgil, a canyon about 9.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Kotagil from Reykjavík?
Kotagil is 316 km from Reykjavík by road, about 4 h 47 min by car. The nearest road is about 2 km away.
How do I get to Kotagil?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Kotagil, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Sauðárkrókur.
Does it cost anything to visit Kotagil?
We have not verified a fee for Kotagil. 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 Kotagil?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 64 minutes' drive from Kotagil. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (72 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool64 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- Forest Lagoon72 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.