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Fjórðungsboði

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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IslandWest Iceland

Fjórðungsboði

West Iceland, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Fjórðungsboði is in West Iceland at 65.5000°N, 22.4500°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 60 (Gufudalur - Kollafjörður)
Off the main road: 0.8 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Reykhólar — 12.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 152 km in a straight line
What else is close: 60 mapped places within 20 km

Fjórðungsboði weather and conditions

At Fjórðungsboði in West Iceland, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 07:30 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 1°C), partly cloudy, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Fjórðungsboði

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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How do I get to Fjórðungsboði?

Fjórðungsboði is in West Iceland. 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 Fjórðungsboði?

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 Fjórðungsboði?

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 Fjórðungsboði 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

1Kirkjusker8 km
2Bogasker13 km
3Melhólmur14 km
4Kjalarey14 km
5Sviðnur14 km

Waterfalls

#1.Staðarfoss

5.1 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Heyárfoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Grundarfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

West Iceland cascade. Less famous than the south coast falls, but that just means fewer…

#4.Gullfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

Gullfoss ('golden falls') is a small waterfall in the Westfjords — one of several…

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Heydalur Hot Spring

6.1 km·~7 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

12 km·~14 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Einireykir

14 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Hellulaug

34 km·~41 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal

12 km·~14 min drive

Djúpidalur offers a family friendly campground close to Reykhólar. Possibility to stay at…

#2.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum

13 km·~16 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

#3.Miðjanes

13 km·~16 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

#4.Bjarkalundur Campsite

17 km·~21 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

42 km·~50 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Bónus

49 km·~59 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

51 km·~61 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

70 km·~84 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Reykhólar

13 km·~15 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkalundur

17 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flókalundur

34 km·~41 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hólmavík

41 km·~50 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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