Hjörsey
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Hjörsey
About
Hjörsey is the largest island in western Iceland and the third largest in Iceland. It was part of the traditional county of Mýrasýsla; there used to be a church on Hjörsey, but it was taken apart in 1896.
A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
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30 min stop
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Hjörsey
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Waterfalls
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
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A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
Hot Springs
Geothermal spot. Real Iceland experience. Check conditions before going.
Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.
Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.
Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.
Campsites
The camp site is in the small town Borgarnes, by highway no 1 on the way out of town…
The Akranes camping site is located in Kalmansvik on the outscirt of Akranes
Snorrastaðir Farm holiday is a camp site and a farm holiday in a great location in…
West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…
Supermarkets
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 295.9 kr/L petrol
ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol
Olís · 309.8 kr/L petrol
N1 · 307.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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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