Canyon · The Highlands
Sveinsgil
river in Iceland
Quick facts
- Sveinsgil is 187 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 3 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.2 km away.
- The nearest town to Sveinsgil is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
- Sveinsgil is a canyon in the Icelandic Highlands.
The facts
| Nearest town | Kirkjubæjarklaustur |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 187 km by road, about 3 h 3 min |
| Region | The Highlands |
| Coordinates | 63.9667° N, 19.0000° 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 2.2 km away.
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 Sveinsgil?
Sveinsgil is a canyon in the Icelandic Highlands.
Where is Sveinsgil?
Sveinsgil is at 63.9667° N, 19.0000° W, in the Icelandic Highlands. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur. The nearest other sight on our map is F208-Grænihryggur, a hike about 2.6 km away in a straight line.
How far is Sveinsgil from Reykjavík?
Sveinsgil is 187 km from Reykjavík by road, about 3 h 3 min by car. The nearest road is about 2.2 km away.
How do I get to Sveinsgil?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Sveinsgil, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Kirkjubæjarklaustur.
Does it cost anything to visit Sveinsgil?
We have not verified a fee for Sveinsgil. 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 Sveinsgil?
The nearest place to get in warm water is World Class Hella & Pool, about 110 minutes' drive from Sveinsgil. It is included on any LifePass, so there is nothing to pay at the door.
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 110 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.
