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Finnafjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Finnafjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Finnafjörður is in North Iceland at 66.1122°N, 15.1192°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.3 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Þórshöfn — 13.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 386 km in a straight line
What else is close: 31 mapped places within 20 km

Finnafjörður weather and conditions

At Finnafjörður in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 05:32, sunset 20:29). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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North Reykjavík South Coast West 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

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 Finnafjörður

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

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Where is Finnafjörður?

Finnafjörður 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 Finnafjörður?

Finnafjörður 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 Finnafjörður?

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 Finnafjörður?

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.Geldingafoss

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Selárfoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Gljúfursárfoss

45 km·~55 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

65 km·~78 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

16 km·~20 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

36 km·~43 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

60 km·~71 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Þingeyjarsveit

86 km·~103 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#2.Bakkafjörður

16 km·~20 min drive

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

#3.Vopnafjörður

42 km·~50 min drive

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

#4.Ásbrandsstaðir, Vopnafirði

46 km·~55 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

14 km·~16 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Kauptún

42 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslunin Skerjakolla

63 km·~76 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Búðin

88 km·~106 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Þórshöfn

14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bakkafjörður

16 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Vopnafjörður

42 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Raufarhöfn

53 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.

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