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Þistilfjörður is a bay in northeast Iceland, between the Rifstangi and Langanes peninsulas, near the town of Þórshöfn (Thorshofn). The name also refers to the region immediately to the southwest of the bay, roughly corresponding to Svalbarðshreppur municipality.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
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Map of Þistilfjörður
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66.3333°N, 15.5000°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Off the main road- 15 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Þórshöfn — 16.6 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 386 km in a straight line
What else is close- 8 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Þistilfjörður
Geosea Ticketfrom 7.490 ISK
From Húsavík Port: Dettifoss & Lake Mývatn Tourfrom 36.000 ISK · 7 h
Lake Myvatn Day Tour and Godafoss Waterfall for Cruise Ships from Husavik Portfrom 25.900 ISK · 5 h 30 min
From Húsavík Port: Goðafoss Waterfall & Turfhouse Museumfrom 25.000 ISK · 4 h
Dettifoss Waterfall, Ásbyrgi and Lake Mývatn - Shore Excursion from Húsavíkfrom 24.990 ISK · 5 h 30 min
Húsavík Original Whale Watchingfrom 14.036 ISK · 3 h
Big Whales & Puffins RIB boat tourfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
Whales & Horsesfrom 22.990 ISK · 4 h
Big Whale Safari & Puffinsfrom 21.990 ISK · 2 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionÞistilfjörður weather and conditions
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4°Cmostly clear · feels -1°C4 m/swind9 h 36 mdaylight · 07:59 – 17:36
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Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1Finnafjörður30 km
- 2
Miðfjörður37 km - 3
Öxarfjörður55 km - 4
Þorgeirsfjörður120 km - 5
Eyjafjörður130 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Langanesbyggð45 km
- 2Natural hot pot near Norðurþing51 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Vopnafjarðarhreppur65 km
Fuel
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
Frequently
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Where is Þistilfjörður?
Þistilfjörður is a fjord in North Iceland, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the driving route in.
How do I get to Þistilfjörður?
Þistilfjörður is in North 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 Þistilfjörður?
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 Þistilfjörður?
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 · Bjarki S · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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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