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Arnarfjörður is a large fjord in the Westfjords region of Iceland. "Arnar" is the genitive case of "Örn", the name of the first settler of the fjord.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Arnarfjörður
Map
65.7618°N, 23.7167°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 10.5 km from Route 63
Nearest town- Bíldudalur — 9.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 198 km in a straight line
What else is close- 87 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Arnarfjörður
SPLENDID COMBINATINON - Dynjandi waterfall & villagesfrom 28.900 ISK · 6 h
CULTURAL WEST - jeep tour Westfjordsfrom 35.700 ISK · 9 h
THE WONDER WORLD OF LÁTRABJARG - hikingfrom 30.900 ISK · 7 h
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 h
PEARLS OF THE WESTFJORDS - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
CROWN JEWEL; KJARAN'S AVENUE & DYNJANDI - jeep tourfrom 41.900 ISK · 9 h
RAUDASANDUR - BREATHTAKING LANDSCAPEfrom 27.900 ISK · 6 h
FJORD WANDERING - bikingfrom 23.900 ISK · 6 h
GRAND WEST - Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur & morefrom 34.900 ISK · 6 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionArnarfjörður weather and conditions
Last updated
5°Covercast · feels 2°C3 m/sgusts 79 h 40 mdaylight · 08:30 – 18:10
Tonight
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Transmission
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Suðurfirðir14 km - 2
Tálknafjörður16 km - 3
Fossfjörður17 km - 4
Dýrafjörður18 km - 5
Reykjarfjörður18 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Pollurinn6 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð10 km
- 3
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Reykjafjarðarlaug19 km
Fuel
- 1Bíldudalur10 km · 308.6 kr/L
- 2
Tálknafjörður16 km · 310.9 kr/L - 3Þingeyri16 km · 310.9 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours 
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours - BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
Where is Arnarfjörður?
Arnarfjörður is a fjord in Westfjords, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Arnarfjörður?
Arnarfjörður is in Westfjords. Fjord roads follow the shoreline, so the drive around is longer than the straight-line distance. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some Westfjords roads are gravel and mountain passes can close.
When is the best time to visit Arnarfjörður?
June to September gives the most reliable road access. Outside summer, check road.is / Vegagerðin conditions the day you drive — passes and gravel sections can close on short notice.
Are there services near Arnarfjörður?
Services in Iceland's fjords are spread out. Fuel up when you pass a station and carry supplies — the next fuel or food stop can be an hour or more away, especially in the Westfjords.
Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Pietro · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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
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