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Bjarnarfjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Bjarnarfjörður

North Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Bjarnarfjörður

Bjarnarfjörður is in North Iceland at 65.7700°N, 21.4271°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 643 (Bjarnarfj.-Djúpav.)
Off the main road: 14 km from Route 67
Nearest town: Drangsnes — 8.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 182 km in a straight line
What else is close: 85 mapped places within 20 km

Bjarnarfjörður weather and conditions

At Bjarnarfjörður in North Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 9 m/s gusting to 14 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:45· 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 Bjarnarfjörður

Free cancellation

Small groups

Sightseeing

(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsNorth Iceland

(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

Duration6 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

Duration5 hours

HighlightsNorth Iceland

Photos & videos

Bjarnarfjörður — photo by Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

Photo: Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5

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Where is Bjarnarfjörður?

Bjarnarfjörður is a fjord in North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.

How do I get to Bjarnarfjörður?

Bjarnarfjörður is in North Iceland. 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 Bjarnarfjörður?

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 Bjarnarfjörður?

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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

3.6 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Djúpavíkurfoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Àlftafoss

21 km·~26 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Lónfoss

28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near North Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Gvendarlaug hin forna

4.4 km·~5 min drive

Pool hot spring

#2.Drangsnes Hot Pots

8.8 km·~11 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

9 km·~11 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

14 km·~17 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near North Iceland

Campsites

#1.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

4.3 km·~5 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#2.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

8.8 km·~11 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

#3.Drangsnes

8.8 km·~11 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#4.Hveravík

9.8 km·~12 min drive

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

4 campsites near North Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

9 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

14 km·~17 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

47 km·~57 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

51 km·~62 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near North Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Drangsnes

9 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

14 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Norðurfjörður

32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkalundur

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near North Iceland

Tours

#1.(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafoss

6 hours 30 minutes

Lake Mývatn and the surrounding area are an absolute must if you're exploring the North!

from 25.300 ISKView tour →

#2.(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyri

6 hours

Discover the wonderland of Lake Myvatn and Godafoss Waterfall with an experienced local tour guide.

from 25.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyri

5 hours

The freedom of covering all kinds of terrain on a snowmobile is something everyone should experience.

from 166.750 ISKView tour →

3 tours near North Iceland

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.5
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