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Skutulsfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland

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Skutulsfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland

About

Skutulsfjörður is the westernmost fjord branching off the major Icelandic fjord of Ísafjarðardjúp. The town of Ísafjörður is located in the fjord.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Skutulsfjörður is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.0777°N, 23.1046°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 61 (Flugvallav-Súðavík)
Off the main road: 0.8 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Ísafjörður — 1.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 222 km in a straight line
What else is close: 131 mapped places within 20 km

Skutulsfjörður weather and conditions

At Skutulsfjörður in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:15 (Iceland time): 6°C, partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 21:01). 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 Skutulsfjörður

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

Skutulsfjörður — photo by Sturlast~iswiki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Sturlast~iswiki · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Skutulsfjörður?

Skutulsfjörður 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 Skutulsfjörður?

Skutulsfjörður 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 Skutulsfjörður?

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 Skutulsfjörður?

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.Bunárfoss

4.9 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Valagil

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Möngufoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bulafoss

20 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

3.9 km·~5 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Gjörvidalslaug

8 km·~10 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

11 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær

19 km·~23 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið við Torfnes

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Camping site next to Hótel Torfnes in walking distanse from the center of Ísafjörður.…

#2.Tungudalur, Ísafirði

4.5 km·~5 min drive

The Tungudalur camping site is Isafjordurs main camping site.

#3.Súðavík

6.8 km·~8 min drive

The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

6.9 km·~8 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

900 m

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Ísafjörður

900 m

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Súðavík

7.7 km·~9 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík

11 km·~13 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flateyri

19 km·~22 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 · Sturlast~iswiki · 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