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Smiðjuvík

Westfjords, Iceland

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Smiðjuvík

Westfjords, Iceland

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Smiðjuvík is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.3629°N, 22.2782°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Smiðjuvík weather and conditions

At Smiðjuvík in Westfjords, conditions as of 29 August 2026, 14:30 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 29 August 2026, 14:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Smiðjuvík

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

Hornstrandir / Island 2016 (Solo-Trekking) — Smiðjuvík — video poster — Hornstrandir / Island 2016 (Solo-Trekking)Bernd Begemann

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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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Drifandi

2.1 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Glúmsstaðafoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Möngufoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Gljúfrabúi

40 km·~48 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

27 km·~32 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

38 km·~46 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Krossnes

49 km·~58 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

49 km·~59 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Smiðjuvík

50 m

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

#2.Bjarnarnes

4.6 km·~6 min drive

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

#3.Hornbjargsviti

7 km·~8 min drive

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

#4.Furufjörður

10 km·~13 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

49 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

50 km·~60 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

52 km·~63 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

48 km·~57 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bolungarvík

49 km·~59 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Súðavík

49 km·~59 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Ísafjörður

50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 306.9 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