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Breiðavík

North Iceland, Iceland

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Breiðavík

North Iceland, Iceland

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Build an itinerary — full days, multi-stop routes, drive times, alternatives.

Map of Breiðavík

Breiðavík is in North Iceland at 66.1981°N, 17.1672°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 85 (Húsavík-Máná)
Off the main road: 1.3 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Húsavík — 18.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 319 km in a straight line
What else is close: 58 mapped places within 20 km

Breiðavík weather and conditions

At Breiðavík in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 19:00 (Iceland time): 8°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 58 m (sunrise 05:40, sunset 20:38). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 19:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

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

VW Caravelle

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

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Breiðavík

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Photo: Michał Strzelecki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Breiðavík?

Breiðavík is a bay on the coast of North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.

How do I get to Breiðavík?

Breiðavík is in North 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 Breiðavík?

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 Breiðavík?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Skeifárfoss

8.9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Æðarfossar

26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Landsendafoss

39 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Hólmárfossar

46 km·~56 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Ostakarið

18 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Húsavík

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Goldfish Pond

22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Ystihver

35 km·~42 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Mánárbakki

2.8 km·~3 min drive

The camp site at Mánárbakka, Tjörnes is in a great location when travelling in the north…

#2.Camping 66.12° North

2.9 km·~3 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið á Húsavík

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Húsavík

18 km·~22 min drive

The camp site is in a great location. From Húsavík is a short distance to visit some of…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

19 km·~22 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

19 km·~23 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslunin Skerjakolla

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

54 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Húsavík

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Kópasker

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ásbyrgi

36 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Grenivík

54 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Michał Strzelecki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community