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Kirkjusandur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland
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Kirkjusandur

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Road conditions
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Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Prices
Cost to visit
Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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ReykjavíkSouth CoastWestNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Kirkjusandur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Photos & videos

Kirkjusandur — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Sjávarfoss
3.7 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#2.Búrfoss
3.9 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#3.Ullarfoss
4.4 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

#4.Skáfossar
4.8 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall…

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Laugardalur
1.1 km·~1 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Miðborg
1.9 km·~2 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Bring your own towel.

#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

Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

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.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Reykjavík Area

Frequently
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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.

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