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Seljafjörður

West Iceland, Iceland

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Seljafjörður

West Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Seljafjörður

Seljafjörður is in West Iceland at 64.9575°N, 23.0186°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 54 (Vatnaleið-Grundarf)
Off the main road: 0.5 km from Route 54
Nearest town: Stykkishólmur — 10 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 104 km in a straight line
What else is close: 164 mapped places within 20 km

Seljafjörður weather and conditions

At Seljafjörður in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), mostly clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 47 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 20:56). 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 Seljafjörður

Free cancellation

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

Photo: Patrick Nouhailler's… · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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Where is Seljafjörður?

Seljafjörður 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 Seljafjörður?

Seljafjörður 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 Seljafjörður?

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 Seljafjörður?

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.Selvalafoss

5.5 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Grundarfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Kvernárfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Rjúkandi

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Grundarfjarðarbær

3.4 km·~4 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Grundarfjarðarbær

12 km·~14 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Snæfellsbær

16 km·~19 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

19 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Grundarfjörður

12 km·~14 min drive

The camp site in Grundarfjörður is located above the town with a unique view either to…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#3.Stykkishólmur

18 km·~22 min drive

The camping site in Stykkisholmur is centrally located and has many features.

#4.Laugargerðisskóli

32 km·~39 min drive

Laugargerðisskóli camping site is open during the summer months. It is located at…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

12 km·~14 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

19 km·~23 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

61 km·~74 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Grundarfjörður

11 km·~14 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Stykkishólmur

18 km·~22 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Breiðablik

21 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Ólafsvík

33 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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 · Patrick Nouhailler's… · 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