Skógasandur
Skógasandur is a sand area in South Iceland, Iceland.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Skógar.
Skógar
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Skógar is a small village with a population of roughly 25 at the south end of the Eyjafjallajökull glacier in South Iceland. The area is known for its waterfall, Skógafoss.
Skógasandur
- Type: Sand area
- Also known as: “Skogasandur”
- Category: landform
- Location: South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
- View on OpenStreetMap
Latitude
63.48027° or 63° 28′ 49″ northLongitude
-19.45574° or 19° 27′ 21″ westElevation
20 metres (66 feet)Open location code
9CM2FGJV+4PGeoNames ID
2626866
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Satellite Map
Discover Skógasandur from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Pétursey and Leirur.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Skógafjara and Skogasandur.
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