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Kollafjörður (Strandir)

North Iceland, Iceland

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Kollafjörður (Strandir)

North Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Kollafjörður (Strandir)

Kollafjörður (Strandir) is in North Iceland at 65.5821°N, 21.4297°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 68 (Broddanes-Hrófá)
Off the main road: 0.9 km from Route 68
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 12 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 161 km in a straight line
What else is close: 61 mapped places within 20 km

Kollafjörður (Strandir) weather and conditions

At Kollafjörður (Strandir) in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 10:15 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 3°C), partly cloudy, wind 7 m/s gusting to 10 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:52). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Kollafjörður (Strandir)

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

Photos & videos

Kollafjörður (Strandir) — photo by Akigka · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Akigka · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Where is Kollafjörður (Strandir)?

Kollafjörður (Strandir) 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 Kollafjörður (Strandir)?

Kollafjörður (Strandir) 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 Kollafjörður (Strandir)?

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 Kollafjörður (Strandir)?

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.Gullfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Laugufoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Neðri-Stokkafoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Kvíafoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

12 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Drangsnes Hot Pots

12 km·~15 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

18 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Gvendarlaug hin forna

23 km·~27 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Drangsnes

12 km·~15 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#2.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

12 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Hveravík

15 km·~17 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#4.Hólmavík

18 km·~21 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

12 km·~14 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

18 km·~21 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

30 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

53 km·~64 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hvammstangi

31 km·~37 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkalundur

31 km·~37 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Akigka · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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