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Arnarfjörður

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Arnarfjörður is a large fjord in the Westfjords region of Iceland. "Arnar" is the genitive case of "Örn", the name of the first settler of the fjord.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

Map of Arnarfjörður

Arnarfjörður is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7618°N, 23.7167°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
10.5 km from Route 63
Nearest town
Bíldudalur — 9.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
198 km in a straight line
What else is close
87 mapped places within 20 km

Arnarfjörður weather and conditions

At Arnarfjörður in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 21:02). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:15· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Where is Arnarfjörður?
Arnarfjörður is a bay on the coast of Westfjords, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Arnarfjörður?
Arnarfjörður is in Westfjords. Most Iceland bays sit on or just off the Ring Road and coastal routes; a few in the Westfjords involve gravel roads. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.
What is there to do at Arnarfjörður?
Iceland's bays are where you find harbours, seabird colonies, seals and boat trips. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.
When is the best time to visit Arnarfjörður?
June to August for birdlife, boat trips and the most reliable road access. Puffins leave by mid-August. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Bíldudalsvogur11 km
  2. 2Suðurfirðir14 km
  3. 3Tálknafjörður16 km
  4. 4Fossfjörður17 km
  5. 5Dýrafjörður18 km

Hot Springs

#1.Pollurinn
5.6 km·~7 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð
10 km·~12 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Reykjafjarðarlaug
19 km·~23 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður
22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið
10 km·~12 min drive

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a…

#2.Bíldudalur við Byltu
10 km·~12 min drive

The camping site at Bildudalur is located next to the towns sporting fields. The site has…

#3.Bíldudalur Camping Ground
10 km·~12 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Tálknafirði
16 km·~19 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina
22 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval
22 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus
41 km·~50 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM
41 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bíldudalur
10 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Þingeyri
16 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Patreksfjörður
22 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds
6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →
#2.Bike and Kayak Combo
7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →
#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking
9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →
3 tours near Westfjords

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