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Þistilfjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Þistilfjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

About

Þistilfjörður is a bay in northeast Iceland, between the Rifstangi and Langanes peninsulas, near the town of Þórshöfn (Thorshofn). The name also refers to the region immediately to the southwest of the bay, roughly corresponding to Svalbarðshreppur municipality.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Þistilfjörður is in North Iceland at 66.3333°N, 15.5000°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 15 km from Route 85
Nearest town: Þórshöfn — 16.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 386 km in a straight line
What else is close: 8 mapped places within 20 km

Þistilfjörður weather and conditions

At Þistilfjörður in North Iceland, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 00:45 (Iceland time): 8°C, partly cloudy, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:33, sunset 20:32). 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 Þistilfjörður

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

Þistilfjörður — photo by Bjarki S · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: Bjarki S · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Where is Þistilfjörður?

Þistilfjörður 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 Þistilfjörður?

Þistilfjörður 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 Þistilfjörður?

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 Þistilfjörður?

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.Geldingafoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#2.Selárfoss

65 km·~78 min drive

A waterfall in East Iceland.

#3.Hólmárfossar

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

#4.Réttarfoss

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in North Iceland.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð

45 km·~54 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Norðurþing

51 km·~61 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur

65 km·~78 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Ostakarið

89 km·~106 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Þórshöfn

17 km·~20 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldstæði Raufarhafnar

23 km·~28 min drive

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

#3.Raufarhöfn

23 km·~28 min drive

The camp site is located next to the elementary school and sport center.

#4.Kópasker

42 km·~51 min drive

The camp site in the village Kópasker is located by the entrance to the village. The…

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

17 km·~20 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

#2.Verslunin Skerjakolla

42 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kauptún

71 km·~85 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Krambúð

89 km·~106 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Þórshöfn

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Raufarhöfn

24 km·~29 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Kópasker

42 km·~51 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bakkafjörður

45 km·~54 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bjarki S · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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