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Sveinseyri

Westfjords, Iceland

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Sveinseyri

Westfjords, Iceland

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Sveinseyri is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.6260°N, 23.8517°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 617 (Tálknafjarðarvegur)
Off the main road: 3.6 km from Route 63
Nearest town: Tálknafjörður — 1.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 188 km in a straight line
What else is close: 93 mapped places within 20 km

Sveinseyri weather and conditions

At Sveinseyri in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 3°C, overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 06:09, sunset 21:02). 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 Sveinseyri

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.

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Is it safe to swim at Sveinseyri?

No. Like most Icelandic beaches, the water at Sveinseyri 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 Sveinseyri?

Sveinseyri 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 Sveinseyri?

Sveinseyri 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 Sveinseyri cost anything to visit?

Sveinseyri 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

1Geirseyri8 km
2Minnibakki beach64 km

Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss

11 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

31 km·~37 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bæjarfoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

450 m

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

7 km·~8 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Pollurinn

12 km·~14 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

18 km·~21 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tálknafjörður

300 m

The camp site in Tálknafjörður is located in the center of the village, next to the…

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Tálknafirði

400 m

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

#3.Patreksfjörður

6.3 km·~8 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

#4.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

6.7 km·~8 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

6.9 km·~8 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

7.5 km·~9 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

57 km·~69 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

57 km·~69 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Tálknafjörður

1.2 km·~1 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Patreksfjörður

6.9 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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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