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Westfjords, Iceland

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Fremra-Selvatn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Fremra-Selvatn is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.8669°N, 22.5739°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 6.3 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 28.1 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 194 km in a straight line
What else is close: 65 mapped places within 20 km

Fremra-Selvatn weather and conditions

At Fremra-Selvatn in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 13:30 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 5°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 7 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 55 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 20:58). 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 Fremra-Selvatn

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 Fremra-Selvatn?

Fremra-Selvatn 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 Fremra-Selvatn?

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 Fremra-Selvatn before you cast.

Can I swim in Fremra-Selvatn?

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

When is the best time to visit Fremra-Selvatn?

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.

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Waterfalls

#1.Gervidalsá

9.1 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Mórildisfoss

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Finnbogafoss

15 km·~18 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bulafoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Keldulaug

2.6 km·~3 min drive

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

#3.Hörgshlíðarlaug

4.7 km·~6 min drive

Geothermal spot

#4.Natural hot pot near Súðavíkurhreppur

5.5 km·~7 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Heydalur í Mjóafirði

5.5 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

26 km·~31 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

#3.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

27 km·~32 min drive

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

#4.Súðavík

27 km·~32 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

34 km·~41 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

35 km·~42 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

35 km·~42 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

26 km·~31 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

33 km·~40 min drive

ÓB · 306.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

41 km·~49 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

42 km·~50 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