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Eyjafjörður

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Eyjafjörður is one of the longest fjords in Iceland. It is located in the central north of the country.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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

Map of Eyjafjörður

Eyjafjörður is in North Iceland at 65.8500°N, 18.1333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
3.2 km from Route 83
Nearest town
Grenivík — 10.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
261 km in a straight line
What else is close
173 mapped places within 20 km

Eyjafjörður weather and conditions

At Eyjafjörður in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 5°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:46, sunset 20:40). 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 Eyjafjörður?
Eyjafjörður 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 Eyjafjörður?
Eyjafjörður 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 Eyjafjörður?
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 Eyjafjörður?
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. 1Dalvik23 km
  2. 2Hvalvatnsfjörður33 km
  3. 3Þorgeirsfjörður35 km
  4. 4Ólafsfjörður35 km
  5. 5Skjálfandi36 km

Hot Springs

#1.Hjalteyri Hot Tub
3.9 km·~5 min drive

Hjalteyri Hot Tub is a small geothermal bathing spot in North Iceland with mineral-rich,…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Dalvíkurbyggð
9.5 km·~11 min drive

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#3.Geothermal hot spring near Grýtubakkahreppur
11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Svalbarðsstrandarhreppur
11 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Ártún
7 km·~8 min drive

The town of Grenivík is only a short distance from Ártún. At Grenivík you can find a…

#2.Grenivík
11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site at Grenivík is located in a good location in northern Iceland. The…

#3.Tjaldsvæði Hauganesi
11 km·~14 min drive

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

#4.Hauganes, Dalvíkurbyggð
11 km·~14 min drive

The camp site is in a quiet are in the small village Hauganesin the fjord Eyjafjörður.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Jónsabúð
11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
17 km·~20 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup
18 km·~21 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
18 km·~22 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grenivík
11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Árskógssandur
15 km·~17 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Akureyri Sjafnargata
17 km·~20 min drive

ÓB · 303.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Baldursnes Akureyri
17 km·~20 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 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

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