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Galtarsker

Westfjords, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Galtarsker

Westfjords, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Galtarsker is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.1833°N, 21.7333°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 43.3 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Hólmavík — 51.9 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 227 km in a straight line
What else is close: 59 mapped places within 20 km

Galtarsker weather and conditions

At Galtarsker in Westfjords, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 20:15 (Iceland time): 7°C, partly cloudy, wind 1 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 58 m (sunrise 05:58, sunset 20:56). 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

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 Galtarsker

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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How do I get to Galtarsker?

Galtarsker 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 Galtarsker?

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 Galtarsker?

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 Galtarsker 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

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Waterfalls

#1.Hvalárfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Rjúkandi

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Gljúfrabúi

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Húsárfoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

6.4 km·~8 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Krossnes

18 km·~21 min drive

Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.

#3.Hákarlavogur

28 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

35 km·~42 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Valgeirsstaðir

17 km·~20 min drive

The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.

#2.Urðartindur, Norðurfirði

17 km·~20 min drive

The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…

#3.Urðartindur

17 km·~20 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldstæði í Reykjarfirði

18 km·~22 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

54 km·~64 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

56 km·~68 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

64 km·~76 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

66 km·~80 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Norðurfjörður

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík

54 km·~64 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Drangsnes

56 km·~68 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Súðavík

59 km·~71 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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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