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Helgasteinn

Westfjords, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Helgasteinn

Westfjords, IcelandBoat / ferry access

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Helgasteinn is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5706°N, 22.1607°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 60 (Gröf - Hallsteinsnes)
Off the main road: 0.1 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Reykhólahreppur — 14 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 159 km in a straight line
What else is close: 59 mapped places within 20 km

Helgasteinn weather and conditions

At Helgasteinn in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:45 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), mostly clear, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:55). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 1 September 2026, 05:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Helgasteinn

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 Helgasteinn?

Helgasteinn 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 Helgasteinn?

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 Helgasteinn?

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 Helgasteinn 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

1Hrútey44 km
2Langasker46 km
3Borgarey46 km
4Æðarsker59 km
5Vigur62 km

Waterfalls

#1.Gullfoss

1.3 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Grundarfoss

12 km·~15 min drive

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

#3.Staðarfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Heyárfoss

13 km·~15 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

5.7 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Heydalur Hot Spring

11 km·~13 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Einireykir

14 km·~17 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

26 km·~32 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bjarkalundur Campsite

3.1 km·~4 min drive

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

#2.Bjarkarlundur

3.2 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal

5.8 km·~7 min drive

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

#4.Miðjanes

14 km·~17 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

26 km·~31 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

36 km·~43 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

61 km·~73 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur

3.1 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

13 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

26 km·~31 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes

35 km·~43 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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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