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66.1194°N, 23.1208°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 61 (Bolungarvíkurgöng)
Off the main road- 0.1 km from Route 61
Nearest town- Hnífsdalur — 1.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 226 km in a straight line
What else is close- 127 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hnífsdalur - Bolungarvík
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 h
Hit the fjords with those boards.from 60.000 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall and Farm Visit: Small Group Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 18.120 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Dynjandi Waterfall & Farm Tour from Isafjordur Portfrom 17.990 ISK · 3 h 30 min
Calm Water Kayakingfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Blue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 min
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 min
Spirit of the Aurora (28 person max vehicle)from 14.990 ISK · 5 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHnífsdalur - Bolungarvík weather and conditions
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In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Gjörvidalslaug5 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður7 km
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Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours - Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
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How long is the Hnífsdalur - Bolungarvík hike?
The Hnífsdalur - Bolungarvík trail is about 5.8 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Hnífsdalur - Bolungarvík trailhead?
Hnífsdalur - Bolungarvík is in Westfjords. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Hnífsdalur - Bolungarvík safe to hike alone?
Hnífsdalur - Bolungarvík sits 1.1 km from Hnífsdalur, and 0.1 km from Route 61. The uploader rated it easy and it climbs about 34 m. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Hnífsdalur - Bolungarvík?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
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OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
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