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Hornbjargsviti

Westfjords, Iceland

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CampsiteWestfjords

Hornbjargsviti

Westfjords, Iceland

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Hornbjargsviti is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.4104°N, 22.3805°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Hornbjargsviti weather and conditions

At Hornbjargsviti in Westfjords, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 15:45 (Iceland time): 5°C, fog, wind 2 m/s gusting to 5 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 00 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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This campsite hasn’t published a rate card — expect standard per-person nightly fees and check locally before you pitch.

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Westfjords Reykjavík South Coast West North East Reykjanes Highlands

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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 Hornbjargsviti

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

Hornbjargsviti — photo by RagnarHeidar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: RagnarHeidar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Arctic hiking in Iceland. Guide to Hornbjargsviti and Hornstrandir — Hornbjargsviti — video poster — Arctic hiking in Iceland. Guide to Hornbjargsviti and HornstrandirPeter Veng-Pedersen

From Hornbjargsviti to Hornvik Horn Campsite, August 24 — Hornbjargsviti — video poster — From Hornbjargsviti to Hornvik Horn Campsite, August 24까망여우

Hornbjargsviti ArcticFox — Hornbjargsviti — video poster — Hornbjargsviti ArcticFox까망여우

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Can I wild camp near Hornbjargsviti 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 Hornbjargsviti in advance?

Hornbjargsviti 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 Hornbjargsviti open?

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

What facilities does Hornbjargsviti have?

Facility details for Hornbjargsviti 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

1Bjarnarnes2 km
2Horn4 km
3Hornvík5 km
4Smiðjuvík7 km
5Hlöðuvík13 km

Waterfalls

#1.Drifandi

4.9 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Glúmsstaðafoss

22 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Möngufoss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Gljúfrabúi

47 km·~56 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

34 km·~40 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

43 km·~52 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

48 km·~58 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Gjörvidalslaug

48 km·~58 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Hornbjargsviti

50 m

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

#2.Bjarnarnes

2.5 km·~3 min drive

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

#3.Horn

4.4 km·~5 min drive

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

#4.Hornvík

5.2 km·~6 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

50 km·~60 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

53 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

53 km·~63 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bolungarvík

48 km·~57 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Súðavík

51 km·~61 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður

55 km·~66 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · RagnarHeidar · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0
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