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Straumfjörður

West Iceland, Iceland
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Straumfjörður

West 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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Prices
Cost to visit
Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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WestReykjavíkSouth CoastNorthEastWestfjordsReykjanesHighlands
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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 Straumfjörður

Free cancellationSmall groups
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.Hafnarfoss
12 km·~14 min drive

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

#2.Sjávarfoss
15 km·~18 min drive

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

Sjávarfoss
#3.Langárfoss
15 km·~19 min drive

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

#4.Skuggafoss
16 km·~19 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Borgarbyggð
14 km·~16 min drive

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður
20 km·~24 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit
30 km·~36 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes
34 km·~40 min drive

Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Borgarnes
16 km·~19 min drive

The camp site is in the small town Borgarnes, by highway no 1 on the way out of town…

#2.Akranes
19 km·~23 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

#3.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði
21 km·~26 min drive

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

#4.Stóri – Lambhagi 4
21 km·~26 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
16 km·~19 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus
16 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Ljómalind
16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan
16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Borgarnes
16 km·~19 min drive

N1 · 295.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Elínarvegur
19 km·~23 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Akranes
20 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

#4.Akranes Esjubraut
20 km·~23 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

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

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near West Iceland

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