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Surtarbrandsgil

Westfjords, IcelandStay behind rim edges

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Surtarbrandsgil is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5280°N, 23.2421°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Flatey — 22.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 165 km in a straight line
What else is close: 50 mapped places within 20 km

Surtarbrandsgil weather and conditions

At Surtarbrandsgil in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -1°C), mostly clear, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:59). 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 Surtarbrandsgil

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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How do I get to Surtarbrandsgil?

Surtarbrandsgil is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some highland canyons are reached by F-road and need a 4×4, and those routes only open in summer.

Is Surtarbrandsgil safe to visit?

Treat every canyon rim as loose and undercut. Stay on any marked path, keep well back from unmarked edges, and remember that rock gets slippery when wet. Iceland's weather changes fast — canyon conditions can differ from the surrounding area.

Do I need a guide for Surtarbrandsgil?

No — Surtarbrandsgil can be visited on your own. The care is in staying on the trail and away from the edge, not in needing a guide. Never climb down into a gorge that has no marked route.

When is the best time to visit Surtarbrandsgil?

Summer gives the clearest access, especially if the road in is a gravel or F-road that closes for winter. Check live road status before you drive, and bring layers — it can be several degrees colder and windier inside a canyon.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Illugil27 km
2Draugagil31 km
3Seljagil76 km
4Gimbragil85 km

Waterfalls

#1.Pennugil

6.2 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Þingmannaá

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Foss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Skiptárfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Hellulaug

5.9 km·~7 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

#2.Krosslaug

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Spring hot spring

#3.Reykjafjarðarlaug

15 km·~18 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Dynjandislaug

23 km·~28 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Skörðum

4.4 km·~5 min drive

#2.Flókalundur

6.4 km·~8 min drive

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

#3.Krákuvör

23 km·~27 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#4.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

24 km·~29 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

35 km·~42 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

56 km·~67 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

6.3 km·~8 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldudalur

24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Tálknafjörður

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Patreksfjörður

35 km·~41 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.

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