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Westfjords, Iceland

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Fossfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland

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Map of Fossfjörður

Fossfjörður is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.6250°N, 23.5410°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 63 (Flugvöllur - Helluskarð)
Off the main road: 1.2 km from Route 63
Nearest town: Bíldudalur — 7.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 181 km in a straight line
What else is close: 78 mapped places within 20 km

Fossfjörður weather and conditions

At Fossfjörður in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 3°C, partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 06:08, sunset 21:01). 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 Fossfjörður

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

Fossfjörður — photo by Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

Photo: Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0

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Where is Fossfjörður?

Fossfjörður 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 Fossfjörður?

Fossfjörður 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 Fossfjörður?

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 Fossfjörður?

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.Foss

2.6 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Svuntufoss

15 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Hundafoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Reykjafjarðarlaug

3.3 km·~4 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

7.1 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Krosslaug

13 km·~16 min drive

Spring hot spring

#4.Pollurinn

17 km·~21 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

7.1 km·~9 min drive

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

#2.Bíldudalur við Byltu

7.1 km·~9 min drive

The camping site at Bildudalur is located next to the towns sporting fields. The site has…

#3.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

7.3 km·~9 min drive

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Tálknafirði

14 km·~17 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

20 km·~24 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

21 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

51 km·~61 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bíldudalur

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flókalundur

18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Patreksfjörður

20 km·~24 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Helgi Halldórsson from Reykjavík, Iceland · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 2.0
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