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Borgarey

Q: How do I get to Borgarey?

Borgarey is in Westfjords. Most Icelandic islands are reached only by boat — a scheduled ferry where one exists, otherwise a private or chartered vessel. Crossings depend on the weather and are cancelled in rough seas, so check the marine forecast and never assume you can leave on schedule.

Q: Can I visit Borgarey?

It depends on access and protection status. Some Icelandic islands are open by ferry or summer boat tour; many are uninhabited seabird colonies where landing is restricted during the nesting season. Where visits are allowed, go with a licensed operator and keep your distance from nesting birds.

Q: When is the best time to visit Borgarey?

Summer (June to August) is when ferries and boat tours run their full schedules, seas are calmer and seabird colonies are active. Many operators do not run in winter, so plan an island visit for the warmer months and book ahead in peak season.

Q: Is Borgarey inhabited?

Most of Iceland's islands are uninhabited, with no facilities, shelter or scheduled transport — Heimaey in the Westman Islands is the notable exception. Treat any small island as a place with no services: bring supplies, tell someone your plan and allow flexibility for the weather.

Westfjords, Iceland< 1 km²Boat / ferry access

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Borgarey

Westfjords, Iceland< 1 km²Boat / ferry access

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Borgarey is a small, uninhabited island in the Westfjords in the north-west of Iceland. It is the innermost and smallest island of Ísafjarðardjúp, smaller than both Æðey and Vigur.

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Borgarey is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.9710°N, 22.4497°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.9 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 26.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 204 km in a straight line
What else is close: 58 mapped places within 20 km

Borgarey weather and conditions

At Borgarey in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 13 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 03 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 21:02). 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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Borgarey

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.

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Borgarey — photo by Bromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Bromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Borgarey?

Borgarey is in Westfjords. Most Icelandic islands are reached only by boat — a scheduled ferry where one exists, otherwise a private or chartered vessel. Crossings depend on the weather and are cancelled in rough seas, so check the marine forecast and never assume you can leave on schedule.

Can I visit Borgarey?

It depends on access and protection status. Some Icelandic islands are open by ferry or summer boat tour; many are uninhabited seabird colonies where landing is restricted during the nesting season. Where visits are allowed, go with a licensed operator and keep your distance from nesting birds.

When is the best time to visit Borgarey?

Summer (June to August) is when ferries and boat tours run their full schedules, seas are calmer and seabird colonies are active. Many operators do not run in winter, so plan an island visit for the warmer months and book ahead in peak season.

Is Borgarey inhabited?

Most of Iceland's islands are uninhabited, with no facilities, shelter or scheduled transport — Heimaey in the Westman Islands is the notable exception. Treat any small island as a place with no services: bring supplies, tell someone your plan and allow flexibility for the weather.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Langasker6 km
2Hrútey7 km
3Æðarsker15 km
4Æðey17 km
5Vigur20 km

Waterfalls

#1.Finnbogafoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Möngufoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Gervidalsá

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Mórildisfoss

25 km·~30 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

4.9 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Nauteyrarlaug

7.7 km·~9 min drive

A natural hot spring in the Westfjords — a simple geothermal pool in a remote spot. No…

#4.Keldulaug

11 km·~13 min drive

A natural hot spring pool in the Westfjords — a basic stone-lined pool, naturally heated,…

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

15 km·~19 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

#2.Heydalur í Mjóafirði

18 km·~21 min drive

The Heydalur camping site is located 130 km from Isafjordur, 110km from Holmavik. Once…

#3.Súðavík

25 km·~31 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

26 km·~31 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

32 km·~39 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

34 km·~41 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

34 km·~41 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

42 km·~50 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

25 km·~30 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

32 km·~39 min drive

ÓB · 306.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík

41 km·~50 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður

42 km·~50 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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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bromr · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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