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66.1816°N, 23.4768°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Minnibakki beach
Peaks and Minesfrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Choose your lake. Ride that wake.from 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Sightseeing and water sports experience in Westfjords visiting Dynjandi waterfallfrom 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Farm Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 17.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Calm Water Kayakingfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 h
Hit the fjords with those boards.from 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionMinnibakki beach weather and conditions
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5°Covercast · feels 0°C6 m/sgusts 159 h 38 mdaylight · 08:31 – 18:08
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Nearby
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær6 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður10 km
- 3Gjörvidalslaug13 km
Fuel
- 1
Bolungarvík11 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2
Flateyri14 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Ísafjörður19 km · 306.7 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours 
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
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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.
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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
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