Lake · North Iceland

Nykurtjörn

Nykurtjörn, Iceland
Photo: Árni Hjartarson · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

  • Nykurtjörn is 410 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.5 km away.
  • The nearest town to Nykurtjörn is Siglufjörður.
  • Nykurtjörn is a lake in North Iceland.
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The facts

Nykurtjörn: The facts
Nearest townSiglufjörður
From Reykjavík410 km by road, about 5 h 58 min
RegionNorth Iceland
Coordinates65.9211° N, 18.6357° W

Getting there

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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 2.5 km away.

Questions people ask

What is Nykurtjörn?

Nykurtjörn is a lake in North Iceland.

Where is Nykurtjörn?

Nykurtjörn is at 65.9211° N, 18.6357° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Siglufjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Böggvisstaðafjall, a mountain about 4.1 km away in a straight line.

How far is Nykurtjörn from Reykjavík?

Nykurtjörn is 410 km from Reykjavík by road, about 5 h 58 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.5 km away.

How do I get to Nykurtjörn?

The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Nykurtjörn, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Siglufjörður.

Does it cost anything to visit Nykurtjörn?

We have not verified a fee for Nykurtjörn. 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 Nykurtjörn?

The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool, about 48 minutes' drive from Nykurtjörn. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door. Also within reach: Forest Lagoon (56 min).

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Sources

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