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64.3340°N, 21.7344°W · West Iceland
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Getting there- Road 47 (Hringvegur-Kjós)
Off the main road- 0.2 km from Route 47
Nearest town- Melahverfi — 7.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 23 km in a straight line
What else is close- 342 mapped places within 20 km
Tours near Hvalfjarðareyri
Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 h 30 min
Fálkaklettur Via Ferrata close to Reykjavikfrom 19.900 ISK · 3 h
Day Hike to Moskardshnjukar: The Knife's Edgefrom 12.430 ISK · 5 h
Dog Sleddingfrom 49.900 ISK · 1 h
Husky Park - Kennel Visitfrom 11.500 ISK · 1 h
Husky Cart Ridefrom 55.000 ISK · 1 h
Hiking with Siberian Huskiesfrom 14.500 ISK · 1 h
Hvammsvík Hot Springs Admission Ticketfrom 9.900 ISK · 2 h
Northern Lights - ATV Reykjavik VIKING RIDERS Adventurefrom 23.000 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Into The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 h
Snowmobile on Langjökull Glacier - Meet us in Husafellfrom 33.490 ISK · 2 h
Golden Circle and Laugarás Lagoon Lerki Admissionfrom 23.039 ISK · 9 h 30 minAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionHvalfjarðareyri weather and conditions
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7°Cdrizzle · feels 1°C9 m/sgusts 149 h 43 mdaylight · 08:21 – 18:04
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Northern lights forecast by region
In season now · Winter in IcelandInto The Glacier - From Húsafellfrom 27.900 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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Nearby
km column = your drive
- 1
Maríuhöfn4 km - 2
Grundart- göng4 km - 3Lækjarhringur + Helluholtshringur, Akranes7 km
- 4
Álfholtshringur, Akranes7 km - 5
Moskardshnjukar Medafellsvatn Day 2 Of 210 km
Waterfalls
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Kjósarhreppur9 km
- 2Geothermal hot spring near Hvalfjarðarsveit10 km
- 3Geothermal hot spring near Kjalarnes12 km
Fuel
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Grundartangi4 km · 308.7 kr/L - 2Ferstikla11 km · 308.7 kr/L
- 3
Kjalarnes11 km · 279.8 kr/L
Supermarkets
Tours
- Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountainfrom 17.656 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tourfrom 269.900 ISK · 8 hours 
Grundarfjörður Cruise Tour: Snæfellsnes Peninsula from the portfrom 24.500 ISK · 5 hours 30 minutes
Frequently
asked
questions
How long is the Hvalfjarðareyri hike?
The Hvalfjarðareyri trail is about 4.5 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 Hvalfjarðareyri trailhead?
Hvalfjarðareyri is in West Iceland. 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 Hvalfjarðareyri safe to hike alone?
Hvalfjarðareyri sits 7.3 km from Melahverfi, and 0.2 km from Route 47. The uploader rated it easy. 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 Hvalfjarðareyri?
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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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · rebefumi / Wikiloc
WikilocDescription & facts
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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