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Jökulfirðir
About
The Jökulfirðir form a system of five fjords in Westfjords, Iceland, situated north of Ísafjarðardjúp and south of the Hornstrandir peninsula. They are named for Drangajökull, a glacier situated to the southeast of the fjords.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Drive: Good·
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Jökulfirðir
Small groups
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.
Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.
Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.
Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.
Campsites
Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…
Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…
Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…
Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…
Supermarkets
Supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Data & sources
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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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