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Kirkjusandur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Kirkjusandur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Map of Kirkjusandur

Kirkjusandur is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1508°N, 21.8875°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 40 (Hafnarfjarðarv.)
Off the main road: 0.5 km from Route 40
Nearest town: Reykjavík — 2.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 3 km in a straight line
What else is close: 1,068 mapped places within 20 km

Kirkjusandur weather and conditions

At Kirkjusandur in Reykjavik, conditions as of 2 September 2026, 04:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 35 m (sunrise 06:10, sunset 20:45). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

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Reykjavík South Coast West North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Kirkjusandur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

From

323.999 ISK

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Photos & videos

Kirkjusandur — photo by Ólafur Magnússon · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: Ólafur Magnússon · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Is it safe to swim at Kirkjusandur?

No. Like most Icelandic beaches, the water at Kirkjusandur sits near 10 °C and exposed coasts here carry strong currents and sneaker waves. Treat it as a look-only beach — stay well back from the surf and never turn your back on the ocean.

How do I get to Kirkjusandur?

Kirkjusandur is on the coast in Reykjavík Area. Check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive — winter storms and wind can make coastal roads and the beach itself hazardous.

What is the sand like at Kirkjusandur?

Kirkjusandur is a beach in Reykjavík Area. Sand type varies along Iceland’s coast; most beaches are black volcanic basalt, with a few red or golden exceptions in the Westfjords.

Does Kirkjusandur cost anything to visit?

Kirkjusandur is free and open year-round. Some Icelandic beaches have paid parking — check locally. Conditions change with weather and tides, so plan around the forecast.

Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Sjávarfoss

3.7 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Búrfoss

3.9 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Ullarfoss

4.4 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

4.8 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Laugardalur

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg

1.9 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir

2.8 km·~3 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Nauthólsvík

3.2 km·~4 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Reykjavík

750 m

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

#2.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

900 m

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Camper Resort Reykjavík

3.8 km·~5 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Hafnarfjörður

9.2 km·~11 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

750 m

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

1.4 km·~2 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Mai Thai

1.6 km·~2 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Borgartún

600 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sæbraut

800 m

Olís · 310.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Klettagarðar

1 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Laugavegur

1.2 km·~1 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Ólafur Magnússon · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community