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Króksfjörður

West Iceland, Iceland

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FjordWest Iceland

Króksfjörður

West Iceland, Iceland

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Map of Króksfjörður

Króksfjörður is in West Iceland at 65.4921°N, 22.0011°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 60 (Djúpv.-Bjarkalundur)
Off the main road: 1.9 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Reykhólahreppur — 10.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 150 km in a straight line
What else is close: 66 mapped places within 20 km

Króksfjörður weather and conditions

At Króksfjörður in West Iceland, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 07:00 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 9 m/s gusting to 13 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:54). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 07:00· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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 Króksfjörður

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

Króksfjörður — photo by Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

Photo: Steinninn · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 4.0

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Where is Króksfjörður?

Króksfjörður 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 Króksfjörður?

Króksfjörður 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 Króksfjörður?

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 Króksfjörður?

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

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Bænahúsfoss

4.9 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Rettárfoss

6 km·~7 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bakkafoss

8 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Grundarfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

West Iceland cascade. Less famous than the south coast falls, but that just means fewer…

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Einireykir

10 km·~12 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Heydalur Hot Spring

19 km·~22 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Gvendarlaug

23 km·~28 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Bjarkarlundur

8.5 km·~10 min drive

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

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite

8.6 km·~10 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

#3.Miðjanes

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

#4.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum

11 km·~13 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

27 km·~33 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

50 km·~60 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

58 km·~69 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur

8.6 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

10 km·~12 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

27 km·~33 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes

34 km·~40 min drive

N1 · 310.9 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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