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Minnibakki beach

Westfjords, Iceland

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Minnibakki beach

Westfjords, Iceland

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Minnibakki beach is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.1816°N, 23.4768°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.1 km from Route 65
Nearest town: Suðureyri — 7.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 237 km in a straight line
What else is close: 93 mapped places within 20 km

Minnibakki beach weather and conditions

At Minnibakki beach in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 4°C), partly cloudy, wind 3 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 58 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 21:03). 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 Minnibakki beach

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: Barry Marsh from London, England · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Is it safe to swim at Minnibakki beach?

No. Like most Icelandic beaches, the water at Minnibakki beach sits near 10 °C and exposed coasts here carry strong currents and sneaker waves. Treat it as a look-only beach — stay well back from the surf and never turn your back on the ocean.

How do I get to Minnibakki beach?

Minnibakki beach is on the coast in Westfjords. Check live road and weather conditions on this page before you drive — winter storms and wind can make coastal roads and the beach itself hazardous.

What is the sand like at Minnibakki beach?

Minnibakki beach is a beach in Westfjords. Sand type varies along Iceland’s coast; most beaches are black volcanic basalt, with a few red or golden exceptions in the Westfjords.

Does Minnibakki beach cost anything to visit?

Minnibakki beach is free and open year-round. Some Icelandic beaches have paid parking — check locally. Conditions change with weather and tides, so plan around the forecast.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Sveinseyri64 km
2Geirseyri69 km

Waterfalls

#1.Bunárfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Valagil

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Möngufoss

36 km·~43 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Glúmsstaðafoss

37 km·~44 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær

6.3 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

10 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Gjörvidalslaug

13 km·~15 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

19 km·~22 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Suðureyri

6.1 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæðið Bolungarvíkur

10 km·~13 min drive

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

#3.Bolungarvík

10 km·~13 min drive

The camp site in Bolungarvík is located next to the swimming pool. The camp sita has good…

#4.Flateyri

14 km·~17 min drive

Flateyri is North-west of Onundarfjordur. The village is now a part of the Isafjordur…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

19 km·~23 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

19 km·~23 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

20 km·~24 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bolungarvík

11 km·~13 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Flateyri

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Ísafjörður

19 km·~23 min drive

Orkan · 306.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Súðavík

28 km·~34 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 · Barry Marsh from London, England · 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