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Breiðavík

Westfjords, Iceland

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Breiðavík

Westfjords, Iceland

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Map of Breiðavík

Breiðavík is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5497°N, 24.3514°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 612 (Kollsv.v.-Hvallátur)
Off the main road: 17 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Patreksfjörður — 17.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 193 km in a straight line
What else is close: 40 mapped places within 20 km

Breiðavík weather and conditions

At Breiðavík in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 22:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:12, sunset 21:04). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 22:00· 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

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

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!

Bike and Kayak Combo

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

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

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

Photos & videos

Breiðavík — photo by Jóna Þórunn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Jóna Þórunn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Where is Breiðavík?

Breiðavík 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 Breiðavík?

Breiðavík 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 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.Svuntufoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

38 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

54 km·~64 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bæjarfoss

56 km·~68 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

18 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

23 km·~28 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Pollurinn

32 km·~38 min drive

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

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

41 km·~50 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Breiðavík við Látrabjarg

50 m

At the camping site in Breidavik there are number of possibilities to experience Iceland…

#2.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#3.Patreksfjörður

19 km·~22 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

#4.Melanes, Rauðasandi

22 km·~26 min drive

The Melanes camping site is a new 2.5 acre site located down by the Raudasandur in…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Fjölval

17 km·~20 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Albina

18 km·~21 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

78 km·~94 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

78 km·~94 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður

18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

38 km·~45 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

54 km·~64 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Jóna Þórunn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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