Canyon · South Iceland
Lakalandsgil
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
- Lakalandsgil is 171 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 37 min by car.
- The nearest town to Lakalandsgil is Vík.
- Lakalandsgil is a canyon in South Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Vík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 171 km by road, about 2 h 37 min |
| Region | South Iceland |
| Coordinates | 63.5347° N, 19.2928° 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.
Questions people ask
What is Lakalandsgil?
Lakalandsgil is a canyon in South Iceland.
Where is Lakalandsgil?
Lakalandsgil is at 63.5347° N, 19.2928° W, in South Iceland. The nearest town is Vík. The nearest other sight on our map is Sólheimajökull, a glacier about 3.4 km away in a straight line.
How far is Lakalandsgil from Reykjavík?
Lakalandsgil is 171 km from Reykjavík by road, about 2 h 37 min by car.
How do I get to Lakalandsgil?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Lakalandsgil, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Vík.
Does it cost anything to visit Lakalandsgil?
We have not verified a fee for Lakalandsgil. 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 Lakalandsgil?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 67 minutes' drive from Lakalandsgil. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: World Class Selfoss & Pool (97 min).
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- World Class Hella & Pool67 min driveIncluded on any LifePass
- World Class Selfoss & Pool97 min driveIncluded on any 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)
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