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Þaralátursfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland
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Þaralátursfjörður

Westfjords, Iceland

About

Þaralátursfjörður is a short and small fjord in the Westfjords of Iceland, on the Hornstrandir peninsula. The only farm in the valley is now desolated.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

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Driving conditions
Road conditions
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Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Free
No fees
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

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
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Þaralátursfjörður

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Photos & videos

Þaralátursfjörður — photo by Wikimedia CommonsWikimedia Commons

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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Drifandi
15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Drifandi
#2.Gljúfrabúi
28 km·~33 min drive

The hidden waterfall. Tucked inside a canyon near Seljalandsfoss — you have to wade…

#3.Hvalárfoss
28 km·~33 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Rjúkandi
28 km·~34 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur
14 km·~17 min drive

Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð
30 km·~36 min drive

Natural hot pot. Coordinates only - verify before visiting.

#3.Krossnes
37 km·~44 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur
40 km·~48 min drive

Wild hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldstæði í Reykjarfirði
2 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Furufjörður
5 km·~6 min drive

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

#3.Smiðjuvík
13 km·~15 min drive

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

#4.Bjarnarnes
17 km·~20 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó
50 km·~60 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.Kjörbúðin
52 km·~62 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM
52 km·~63 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
52 km·~63 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður
35 km·~43 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Súðavík
47 km·~57 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Ísafjörður
50 km·~60 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bolungarvík
52 km·~62 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Westfjords

Frequently
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Where is Þaralátursfjörður?
Þaralátursfjörður 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 Þaralátursfjörður?
Þaralátursfjörður 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 Þaralátursfjörður?
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 Þaralátursfjörður?
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.

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