Djúpalónssandur
Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland
A black pebble beach with rusted pieces of a trawler wrecked in 1948 and four lifting stones once used to test fishermen’s strength. Stay well back from the waves.
- Nearest town
- Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 64.7520, -23.8970
- Editor's pick
- ★
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.
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Nearby
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Campsites nearby
- Tjaldsvæðið á ArnastapaCampsite13 km from DjúpalónssandurTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToilets
- Tjaldsvæðið á HellissandiCampsite18 km from DjúpalónssandurTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Tjaldstæðið í ÓlafsvíkCampsite18 km from Djúpalónssandur
All campsites in Iceland · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Djúpalónssandur?
Djúpalónssandur is in Snæfellsjökull National Park, Iceland, at GPS 64.7520, -23.8970. It is about 13 km from Arnarstapi.
Can you camp near Djúpalónssandur?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Tjaldsvæðið á Arnastapa, about 13 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Djúpalónssandur?
Djúpalónssandur is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Snæfellsnes: Iceland in miniature.
What is there to see near Djúpalónssandur?
Places worth a stop nearby: Búðir Church (25 km), Kirkjufell (35 km), Gerðuberg (73 km) and Látrabjarg (89 km).
When is the best time to visit Djúpalónssandur?
Cold, short days in November–March. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)