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Reykjarfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland

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Reykjarfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland

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Map of Reykjarfjörður

Reykjarfjörður is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.2726°N, 22.0336°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 38.9 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 50 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 236 km in a straight line
What else is close: 46 mapped places within 20 km

Reykjarfjörður weather and conditions

At Reykjarfjörður in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 08:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 58 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:58). 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 Reykjarfjörður

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

Photos & videos

Reykjarfjörður — photo by Smiley.toerist · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Smiley.toerist · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Reykjarfjörður?

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

How do I get to Reykjarfjörður?

Reykjarfjörður is in Westfjords. 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 Reykjarfjörður?

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 Reykjarfjörður?

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.Drifandi

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Hvalárfoss

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Gljúfrabúi

26 km·~31 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Rjúkandi

26 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

12 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

32 km·~39 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Krossnes

34 km·~41 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#4.Nauteyrarlaug

42 km·~50 min drive

A natural hot spring in the Westfjords — a simple geothermal pool in a remote spot. No…

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæði í Reykjarfirði

2.9 km·~3 min drive

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

#2.Furufjörður

9.1 km·~11 min drive

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

#3.Smiðjuvík

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#4.Bjarnarnes

19 km·~23 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

54 km·~64 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

56 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

56 km·~68 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

33 km·~39 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Súðavík

51 km·~61 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Ísafjörður

54 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bolungarvík

56 km·~67 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Smiley.toerist · 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