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Faxaflói

West Iceland, Iceland

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Faxaflói

West Iceland, Iceland

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Faxaflói, sometimes Faxa Bay, Faxe Bay or Faxi Bay, is a bay in southwest Iceland, between the peninsulas of Snæfellsnes and Reykjanes. .

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Faxaflói

Faxaflói is in West Iceland at 64.3544°N, 23.3809°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 46.4 km from Route 45
Nearest town: Garður — 47.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 73 km in a straight line

Faxaflói weather and conditions

At Faxaflói in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), mostly clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:12, sunset 20:55). 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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West Reykjavík South Coast North East Westfjords Reykjanes Highlands

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Faxaflói

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Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Faxaflói — photo by MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Where is Faxaflói?

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

How do I get to Faxaflói?

Faxaflói is in West 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 Faxaflói?

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 Faxaflói?

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.Rauðfeldsgjá

51 km·~61 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Bjarnarfoss

55 km·~66 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Rjúkandi

60 km·~72 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Snekkjufoss

61 km·~73 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Garður

47 km·~56 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Sandgerði

49 km·~58 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

55 km·~66 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Keflavík

56 km·~67 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Garðskagi

45 km·~54 min drive

Beautiful spot by two lighthouses. Low-service campsites

#2.Tjaldsvæðið við Íþróttamiðstöðina Garði

47 km·~56 min drive

Icelandic campsite offering basic facilities for travelers exploring the area. Check for…

#3.Arnarstapi

47 km·~57 min drive

The camp site at Arnarstapi is in a beautiful location next to Stapafell mountain with a…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Arnastapa

48 km·~57 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

47 km·~57 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

55 km·~66 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

55 km·~67 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

56 km·~67 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Arnarstapi

47 km·~57 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Sandgerði

48 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Garður

48 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Arnarvellir

54 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · MODIS Land Rapid Response Team, NASA GSFC · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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