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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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Map of Jökulfirðir
Map
66.2905°N, 22.8504°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 22.6 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Bolungarvík — 23.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 242 km in a straight line
What else is close- 97 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Jökulfirðir
Peaks and Minesfrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 h
Hit the fjords with those boards.from 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall and Farm Visit: Small Group Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 18.120 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Dynjandi Waterfall & Farm Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 17.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Calm Water Kayakingfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
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 regionJökulfirðir weather and conditions
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4°Cpartly cloudy · feels -2°C9 m/sgusts 169 h 37 mdaylight · 08:28 – 18:05
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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
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Nearby
km column = your drive
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Hesteyrarfjörður4 km - 2
Ísafjarðardjúp15 km - 3
Hrafnsfjörður16 km - 4
Skutulsfjörður26 km - 5
Seyðisfjörður32 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður24 km
- 2Gjörvidalslaug24 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður29 km
Fuel
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
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questions
Where is Jökulfirðir?
Jökulfirðir 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 Jökulfirðir?
Jökulfirðir 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 Jökulfirðir?
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 Jökulfirðir?
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 · Smiley.toerist · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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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