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Bjarkarlundur

Westfjords, Iceland

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Bjarkarlundur

Westfjords, Iceland

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Bjarkarlundur is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5560°N, 22.1016°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Bjarkarlundur weather and conditions

At Bjarkarlundur in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 08:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:55). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Visit now · Open year-round · 30 min stop · Visibility —

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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 Bjarkarlundur

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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Can I wild camp near Bjarkarlundur instead?

No. Sleeping in a car, van or camper outside a designated campsite has been illegal in Iceland since 2015 — use a mapped site like this one.

Do I need to book Bjarkarlundur in advance?

Bjarkarlundur is first-come, first-served — no advance booking. Arrive earlier in the day during July and August, when Icelandic campsites fill up fast.

When is Bjarkarlundur open?

Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Bjarkarlundur for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.

What facilities does Bjarkarlundur have?

Facility details for Bjarkarlundur aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Gullfoss

4 km·~5 min drive

Gullfoss ('golden falls') is a small waterfall in the Westfjords — one of several…

#2.Rettárfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Grundarfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

West Iceland cascade. Less famous than the south coast falls, but that just means fewer…

#4.Bænahúsfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Heydalur Hot Spring

13 km·~16 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Einireykir

13 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

25 km·~30 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bjarkarlundur

50 m

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

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite

150 m

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal

8.9 km·~11 min drive

Djúpidalur offers a family friendly campground close to Reykhólar. Possibility to stay at…

#4.Miðjanes

13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

25 km·~30 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

34 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

56 km·~67 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

61 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur

100 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

12 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes

34 km·~40 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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