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East Iceland, Iceland
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Bakkafjörður

East Iceland, Iceland

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Road conditions
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Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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EastReykjavíkSouth CoastWestNorthWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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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 Bakkafjörður

Free cancellationSmall groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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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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Waterfalls

#1.Selárfoss
26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Gljúfursárfoss
33 km·~39 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Gljúfursárfoss
#3.Geldingafoss
34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Lagarfoss
63 km·~76 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð
3.4 km·~4 min drive

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur
25 km·~30 min drive

Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

#3.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing
71 km·~85 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#4.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
80 km·~96 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Bakkafjörður
3.5 km·~4 min drive

Family-friendly campsite with a football pitch, jump pad and frisbee golf. Nearby are…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn
28 km·~33 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Vopnafjörður
30 km·~36 min drive

The camp site is located in the hills close to the center of town. The view is great over…

#4.Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði
36 km·~43 min drive

The camp site Ásbrandsstaðir is well located in east Iceland, only about 8 km from the…

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
28 km·~34 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Kauptún
31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Búðin
74 km·~89 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Verslunin Skerjakolla
77 km·~92 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Bakkafjörður
3.4 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Þórshöfn
28 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vopnafjörður
31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Raufarhöfn
67 km·~81 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near East Iceland

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Where is Bakkafjörður?
Bakkafjörður is a bay on the coast of East Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Bakkafjörður?
Bakkafjörður is in East Iceland. 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 Bakkafjörður?
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 Bakkafjörður?
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.

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