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Skarðsfjörður

East Iceland, Iceland
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Skarðsfjörður

East Iceland, Iceland

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Driving conditions
Road conditions
Check live· From Reykjavík to the foss
Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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EastReykjavíkSouth CoastWestNorthWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Skarðsfjörður

Free cancellationSmall groups
Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
Glacier lagoon

Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

Duration14 hours
PickupReykjavík
HighlightsSouth Iceland
StopsHot springs
From
27.990 kr
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Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Bergárfoss
5.7 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#2.Innstifoss
11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Skútafoss
11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Skútafoss
#4.Fremstifoss
12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Fremstifoss
4 waterfalls near East Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Höfn
5.5 km·~7 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Hornafjörður
19 km·~23 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.

#3.Hoffell Hot Tubs
22 km·~26 min drive

Hot tubs with Vatnajökull glacier views near Höfn. Run by local farm.

#4.Natural hot pot near Múlaþing
59 km·~70 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

4 hot springs near East Iceland

Campsites

#1.Vestrahorn
5 km·~6 min drive

East Iceland campsite in the remote and beautiful Eastfjords. Fewer tourists means better…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Höfn í Hornafirði
5.1 km·~6 min drive

Tjaldsvæðið er við innkeyrsluna inn í bæinn. Margar flatir og pallar. Rúmgott með miklu…

#3.Myllulækur
12 km·~15 min drive

New campsite located 12km from Höfn in Hornafjörður with a beautiful mountain view.

#4.Smiðjunes í Lóni
21 km·~25 min drive

Smiðjunes í Lóni is a camping site in a magical Icelandic nature.

4 campsites near East Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
5.7 km·~7 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
59 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfjelagið
79 km·~94 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krónan
95 km·~114 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near East Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Höfn
5.3 km·~6 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Nesjar
9.3 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Djúpivogur
59 km·~70 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Breiðdalsvík
79 km·~95 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near East Iceland

Tours

#1.Jökulsárlón Glacier Lagoon
14 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Floating icebergs at Jökulsárlón plus the best of South Iceland on the way.

from 21,990 krView tour →
#2.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
2 tours near East Iceland

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Where is Skarðsfjörður?
Skarðsfjörður is a bay on the coast of East Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Skarðsfjörður?
Skarðsfjörður is in East 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 Skarðsfjörður?
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 Skarðsfjörður?
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.

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