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Skerjafjörður

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

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Skerjafjörður

Reykjavík Area, Iceland

About

Skerjafjörður is a fjord located immediately west of Iceland's capital Reykjavík. It is part of a larger bay, Faxaflói, on Iceland's west coast.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Skerjafjörður is in the Reykjavík Area, Iceland at 64.1146°N, 21.9541°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 414 (Flugvallarvegur)
Off the main road: 2.3 km from Route 40
Nearest town: Kópavogsbær — 2.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 4 km in a straight line
What else is close: 1,042 mapped places within 20 km

Skerjafjörður weather and conditions

At Skerjafjörður in Reykjavik, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 41 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 20:49). 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 Skerjafjörður

Free cancellation

Small groups

Lagoons & spa

A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

So often our customers ask for something different.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

Duration11 hours

HighlightsReykjavík area

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323.999 ISK

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Photos & videos

Skerjafjörður — photo by Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de

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Where is Skerjafjörður?

Skerjafjörður is a bay on the coast of Reykjavík Area, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.

How do I get to Skerjafjörður?

Skerjafjörður is in Reykjavík Area. 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 Skerjafjörður?

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 Skerjafjörður?

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.Búrfoss

5.3 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Sjávarfoss

5.6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Ullarfoss

5.7 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#4.Skáfossar

6.2 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

4 waterfalls near Reykjavík Area

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kópavogsbær

400 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring in the Capital Region

1.4 km·~2 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Nauthólsvík

2 km·~2 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Háaleiti og Bústaðir

3.1 km·~4 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Reykjavík Area

Campsites

#1.Hafnarfjörður

4.4 km·~5 min drive

The camp site in Hafnarfjordur is in a large area called Vidistaðatun close to the center…

#2.Viðistaðatúni

4.5 km·~5 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#3.Tjaldsvæði í Laugardal

5.1 km·~6 min drive

Greater Reykjavík area campsite. Urban convenience with easier booking than central city…

#4.Reykjavík

5.2 km·~6 min drive

The campsite in Reykjavik is situated in a great location next to the swimming pool in…

4 campsites near Reykjavík Area

Supermarkets

#1.Krónan

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

2.7 km·~3 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Hagkaup

3 km·~4 min drive

Hagkaup supermarket — supplies

#4.Melabúðin

3.4 km·~4 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Reykjavík Area

Gas stations

#1.Kópavogsbraut

950 m

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Hamraborg

2.4 km·~3 min drive

ÓB · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Öskjuhlíð

2.4 km·~3 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Bústaðavegur

2.5 km·~3 min drive

Orkan · 279.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Reykjavík Area

Tours

#1.A Gourmet golden circle - a taste of Iceland combined with amazing nature attractions!

8 hours

Embark on a private adventure through the Golden Circle with Northern Adventurer.

from 159.000 ISKView tour →

#2.A Magical Day in Iceland - a private custom made tour - Up to 9 passengers

8 hours

So often our customers ask for something different.

from 195.000 ISKView tour →

#3.A Premium Private Tour of Ancient Legends and Natural Marvels of Snæfellsnes!

11 hours

Come with us on an journey to the land of Snæfellsnes, an ancient realm steeped in legends and wonder.

from 323.999 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Reykjavík Area

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0 de
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