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Skagafjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Skagafjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Skagafjörður

Skagafjörður is in North Iceland at 65.9385°N, 19.6779°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 12.1 km from Route 76
Nearest town: Hofsós — 11.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 226 km in a straight line
What else is close: 54 mapped places within 20 km

Skagafjörður weather and conditions

At Skagafjörður in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:00 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 8 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:51, sunset 20:47). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Skagafjörður

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

Skagafjörður — photo by Debivort · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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

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Where is Skagafjörður?

Skagafjörður 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 Skagafjörður?

Skagafjörður 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 Skagafjörður?

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 Skagafjörður?

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.Hverfjallsfoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Ketubjörg

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#3.Leyningsfoss

39 km·~47 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Reykjafoss

40 km·~48 min drive

Up in North Iceland where the landscapes get wild. Worth seeking out if you're exploring…

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Skagafjörður

6.8 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Sauðárkrókur

21 km·~26 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Lýsulaugar

25 km·~30 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Skagafjörður

28 km·~34 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæðið Grettislaug

7 km·~8 min drive

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

#2.Hofsós

13 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Sauðárkrókur

21 km·~26 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Sauðárkróki

21 km·~26 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Skagfirðingabúð

22 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Hlíðarkaup

23 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Jónsabúð

68 km·~81 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Hofsós

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Sauðárkrókur

21 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Sauðárkrókur Borgarflöt

22 km·~26 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Skagaströnd

31 km·~38 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Debivort · 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