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Grundartangi

West Iceland, Iceland

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Grundartangi

West Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Grundartangi

Grundartangi is in West Iceland at 64.3559°N, 21.7853°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 506 (Hvalfjg.-Grundartangi)
Off the main road: 3.6 km from Route 47
Nearest town: Melahverfi — 3.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 24 km in a straight line
What else is close: 239 mapped places within 20 km

Grundartangi weather and conditions

At Grundartangi in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 43 m (sunrise 06:06, sunset 20:49). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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 Grundartangi

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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

Grundartangi — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Grundartangi?

Grundartangi 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 Grundartangi?

Grundartangi 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 Grundartangi?

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 Grundartangi?

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.Svartifoss

3.5 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Hellufoss

4.5 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Laxfoss

4.8 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Hundafoss

4.9 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit

10 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur

11 km·~13 min drive

Natural hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

13 km·~16 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður

14 km·~17 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stóri – Lambhagi 4

4.4 km·~5 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#2.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði

4.4 km·~5 min drive

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

#3.Hlaðir, Hvalfjarðarströnd

10 km·~13 min drive

The community center and camp site Hlaðir is a quiet and peaceful place in the northern…

#4.Hjalli

13 km·~16 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

13 km·~16 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

14 km·~17 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

22 km·~26 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundartangi

400 m

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ferstikla

11 km·~13 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Kjalarnes

13 km·~15 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Elínarvegur

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 307.9 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 · Steinninn · 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