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Efstadalsvatn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Efstadalsvatn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Efstadalsvatn is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.9428°N, 22.6706°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.8 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 19.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 203 km in a straight line
What else is close: 72 mapped places within 20 km

Efstadalsvatn weather and conditions

At Efstadalsvatn in Westfjords, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 01:30 (Iceland time): 3°C (feels like 0°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 56 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 01:30· 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 Efstadalsvatn

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 Efstadalsvatn?

Efstadalsvatn is in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — highland lakes often need a 4×4 and some access roads only open in summer.

Can I fish at Efstadalsvatn?

Angling in Iceland requires a permit bought per water body from the landowner or local angling association, and gear used abroad must be disinfected first. Check the local rules for Efstadalsvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Efstadalsvatn?

Icelandic lakes are cold year-round and swimming rules vary by lake — some are protected or have unstable shorelines. Check local signage at Efstadalsvatn before entering the water.

When is the best time to visit Efstadalsvatn?

Roadside lakes are visitable year-round, though winter access depends on conditions. Highland lakes and reservoirs are typically reachable only in summer once the F-roads open. Check live road conditions before you drive.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Bulafoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Gervidalsá

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Valagil

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Finnbogafoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Keldulaug

7.1 km·~8 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

10 km·~13 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Natural hot pot near Súðavíkurhreppur

11 km·~13 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Galtahryggjarlaug

11 km·~14 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Heydalur í Mjóafirði

11 km·~13 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

18 km·~21 min drive

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

#3.Súðavík

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

18 km·~22 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

25 km·~30 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

26 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

26 km·~32 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

35 km·~42 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

17 km·~21 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

25 km·~30 min drive

ÓB · 306.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík

35 km·~42 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

38 km·~45 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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