Canyon · North Iceland
Urðargil
Quick facts
- Urðargil is 439 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 6 min by car.
- The nearest town to Urðargil is Húsavík.
- Urðargil is a canyon in North Iceland.
The facts
| Nearest town | Húsavík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 439 km by road, about 7 h 6 min |
| Region | North Iceland |
| Coordinates | 66.0827° N, 17.8679° 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 Urðargil?
Urðargil is a canyon in North Iceland.
Where is Urðargil?
Urðargil is at 66.0827° N, 17.8679° W, in North Iceland. The nearest town is Húsavík. The nearest other sight on our map is Hágöng, a mountain about 1.3 km away in a straight line.
How far is Urðargil from Reykjavík?
Urðargil is 439 km from Reykjavík by road, about 7 h 6 min by car.
How do I get to Urðargil?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Urðargil, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Húsavík.
Does it cost anything to visit Urðargil?
We have not verified a fee for Urðargil. 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 Urðargil?
The nearest place to get in warm water is Forest Lagoon, about 85 minutes' drive from Urðargil. It is a premium venue, from ISK 4,500 per visit on a LifePass. Also within reach: World Class Skólastígur Akureyri & Pool (92 min).
— After this
Soak here afterwards
On the way back
- 85 min driveISK 4,500 per visit with LifePass
- 92 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.
