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Westfjords, Iceland

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Skálmarfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland

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Map of Skálmarfjörður

Skálmarfjörður is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5622°N, 22.7217°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 5.6 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Flatey — 22.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 162 km in a straight line
What else is close: 37 mapped places within 20 km

Skálmarfjörður weather and conditions

At Skálmarfjörður in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 3 m/s gusting to 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:57). 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 Skálmarfjörður

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

Photo: Hornstrandir1 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Skálmarfjörður?

Skálmarfjörður 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 Skálmarfjörður?

Skálmarfjörður 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 Skálmarfjörður?

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 Skálmarfjörður?

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

Waterfalls

#1.Skiptárfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Þingmannaá

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Staðarfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Pennugil

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Heydalur Hot Spring

16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

20 km·~24 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Hellulaug

21 km·~25 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

#4.Einireykir

28 km·~33 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal

20 km·~24 min drive

Djúpidalur offers a family friendly campground close to Reykhólar. Possibility to stay at…

#2.Flókalundur

21 km·~25 min drive

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

#3.Krákuvör

23 km·~28 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Skörðum

26 km·~31 min drive

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

50 km·~60 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

54 km·~65 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Albina

58 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjölval

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

27 km·~32 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bíldudalur

43 km·~51 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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 · Hornstrandir1 · 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