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Norðurfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland

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Norðurfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland

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Map of Norðurfjörður

Norðurfjörður is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.0508°N, 21.5653°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Off the main road: 33.1 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Hólmavík — 37.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 212 km in a straight line
What else is close: 77 mapped places within 20 km

Norðurfjörður weather and conditions

At Norðurfjörður in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 3°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:55). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 06:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Norðurfjörður

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

Norðurfjörður — photo by ArniGael · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: ArniGael · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Norðurfjörður?

Norðurfjörður 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 Norðurfjörður?

Norðurfjörður 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 Norðurfjörður?

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 Norðurfjörður?

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.Húsárfoss

6.7 km·~8 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Hvalárfoss

8.4 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Rjúkandi

8.6 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Rjúkandisfoss

9 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Krossnes

2.7 km·~3 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#2.Hákarlavogur

13 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

21 km·~25 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Gvendarlaug hin forna

30 km·~36 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Valgeirsstaðir

50 m

The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.

#2.Urðartindur, Norðurfirði

50 m

The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…

#3.Urðartindur

150 m

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

#4.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

30 km·~36 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

39 km·~47 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

41 km·~49 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

62 km·~75 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

70 km·~84 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

750 m

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

39 km·~47 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Drangsnes

41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bjarkalundur

60 km·~72 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 · ArniGael · 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