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Smiðjuvík

Westfjords, Iceland
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Smiðjuvík

Westfjords, Iceland

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Road · From Reykjavík to the foss
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Cars & campers

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Toyota RAV4
SUV

Toyota RAV4

Heated seats for winter waterfall runs, range for highland summer loops.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelHybrid
Seats5
DriveAWD
From
8,075 kr9,500 kr/day
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VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
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Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
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Tours near Smiðjuvík

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Nearby

Waterfalls

Drifandi

Drifandi

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

2.1 km away

Glúmsstaðafoss

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

27 km away

Möngufoss

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

32 km away

Gljúfrabúi

The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…

40 km away

Hot Springs

Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

27 km away

Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

38 km away

Krossnes

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

49 km away

Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

49 km away

Campsites

Smiðjuvík

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

50 m away

Bjarnarnes

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

4.6 km away

Hornbjargsviti

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

7 km away

Furufjörður

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

10 km away

Services

Norðurfjörður

N1 fuel station

48 km away

Bolungarvík

ÓB fuel station

49 km away

Kjörbúðin

Supermarket — supplies

49 km away

Súðavík

Orkan fuel station

49 km away

Frequently
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Can I wild camp near Smiðjuvík 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 Smiðjuvík in advance?
Smiðjuvík 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 Smiðjuvík open?
Most Icelandic campsites open June through August or September. Confirm directly with Smiðjuvík for exact dates, especially outside peak summer.
What facilities does Smiðjuvík have?
Facility details for Smiðjuvík aren't fully documented yet — contact the site directly or check on arrival. Basic Icelandic campsites typically have at least a toilet block.
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