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Hvalfjörður

West Iceland, Iceland

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Hvalfjörður

West Iceland, Iceland

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Hvalfjörður is situated in the west of Iceland between Mosfellsbær and Akranes. The fjord is approximately 30 kilometres long and 5 kilometres wide.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Hvalfjörður is in West Iceland at 64.3012°N, 21.8614°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 1 (Hvalfjarðargöng)
Off the main road: 0 km from Route 1
Nearest town: Grundarhverfi — 6.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 18 km in a straight line
What else is close: 704 mapped places within 20 km

Hvalfjörður weather and conditions

At Hvalfjörður in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), clear, wind 6 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 42 m (sunrise 06:07, sunset 20:49). 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 Hvalfjörður

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Photos & videos

Hvalfjörður — photo by Olikristinn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

Photo: Olikristinn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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Where is Hvalfjörður?

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

How do I get to Hvalfjörður?

Hvalfjörður is in West 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 Hvalfjörður?

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 Hvalfjörður?

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.Mannskaðafoss

3.9 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#2.Dyrafoss

4.3 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in the Capital Area.

#3.Fossá

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Skeiðflatafoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes

7.3 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Akraneskaupstaður

9.7 km·~12 min drive

Akranes's municipal swimming pool per Visit West Iceland — toilets, a café and a sauna on…

#3.Geothermal Goldfish Pond

16 km·~19 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Sjósundsaðstaða við Gufunes

16 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal spot. Off the tourist path. Bring your own towel.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Stóri – Lambhagi 4

10 km·~12 min drive

Small camp site in a beautiful and quiet surroundings next to highway no 47 in…

#2.Stóri-Lambhagi 4 Tjaldsvæði

10 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Akranes

10 km·~12 min drive

The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes

#4.Hjalli

15 km·~18 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krónan

10 km·~12 min drive

Krónan supermarket — supplies

#3.Verslun Einars Ólafssonar

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

17 km·~20 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Kjalarnes

6.7 km·~8 min drive

Atlantsolía · 279.8 kr/L petrol

#2.Grundartangi

7.5 km·~9 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Elínarvegur

9.7 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Akranes

9.8 km·~12 min drive

Orkan · 307.8 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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