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Selvík

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Selvík is a cove on the eastern side of Skagi, about 35 kilometers north of Sauðárkrókur in Skagafjörður, Iceland. The area is home to the best landing on the Skagafjörður county side of the Skagi peninsula and has long been used as a port for fishing expeditions.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Map of Selvík

Selvík is in North Iceland at 65.9638°N, 19.9274°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there
Road 745 (Sýslum-Þverárfjv)
Off the main road
16 km from Route 73
Nearest town
Skagaströnd — 23.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
223 km in a straight line
What else is close
59 mapped places within 20 km

Selvík weather and conditions

At Selvík in North Iceland, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 17:30 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:52, sunset 20:48). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 17:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Where is Selvík?
Selvík 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 Selvík?
Selvík 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 Selvík?
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 Selvík?
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

km column = your drive

  1. 1Glerhallavík11 km
  2. 2Skagafjörður12 km
  3. 3Höfðavatn22 km
  4. 4Húnafjörður44 km
  5. 5Húnaflói44 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður
13 km·~15 min drive

Natural hot spring

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

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur
27 km·~33 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Foss Hot Pot
35 km·~42 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug
13 km·~15 min drive

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

#2.Skagaströnd
23 km·~28 min drive

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

#3.Hofsós
25 km·~30 min drive

Hofsos campsite is placed in the middle of the quiet litle town of Hofsos, just beside…

#4.Sauðárkrókur
27 km·~33 min drive

Saudarkrokur campsite is located in the center of the town just next to the swimming pool…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin
23 km·~28 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Skagfirðingabúð
28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Hlíðarkaup
28 km·~34 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
75 km·~91 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Skagaströnd
23 km·~28 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Hofsós
24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur
27 km·~33 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt
28 km·~34 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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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