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Húnaflói

About

Húnaflói is a bay of the Iceland Sea in Northwestern Region and Westfjords, Iceland. It is situated between the village of Strandir on Vestfirðir peninsula to the west and the Skagaströnd of Skagi peninsula to the east.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Húnaflói

Húnaflói is in North Iceland at 65.8333°N, 20.8407°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road
23.7 km from Route 74
Nearest town
Skagaströnd — 24.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
195 km in a straight line
What else is close
6 mapped places within 20 km

Húnaflói weather and conditions

At Húnaflói in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 05:56, sunset 20:51). 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 Húnaflói?
Húnaflói 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 Húnaflói?
Húnaflói 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 Húnaflói?
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 Húnaflói?
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

Hot Springs

#1.Foss Hot Pot
9.4 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Skagaströnd
24 km·~28 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hákarlavogur
28 km·~34 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Gvendarlaug hin forna
31 km·~38 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Skagaströnd
24 km·~29 min drive

The camp site is in a peaceful and quiet place at the top of the street Bogabraut and if…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Illugastöðum (selaskoðunarstaður á Vatnsnesi)
25 km·~30 min drive

The campsite at Illugastaðir is located next to the seal-watching spots. Opens 20th of…

#3.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði
31 km·~38 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#4.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi
32 km·~38 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
24 km·~29 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
32 km·~38 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Krambúð
41 km·~50 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
49 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skagaströnd
24 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes
32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Blönduós
32 km·~39 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður
40 km·~48 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

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