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Kópanes

Westfjords, Iceland

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Kópanes

Westfjords, Iceland

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Kópanes is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7947°N, 24.1100°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 22.4 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Patreksfjörður — 22.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 210 km in a straight line
What else is close: 28 mapped places within 20 km

Kópanes weather and conditions

At Kópanes in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 9 m/s gusting to 12 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:41, sunset 20:25). 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 Kópanes

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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Can you go inside Kópanes?

Kópanes is a working navigation aid, so the tower is usually closed to the public. Treat the door as locked unless there is a sign or posted opening hours — the reward is the headland and the view, not the interior.

How do I get to Kópanes?

Kópanes is in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — remote coastal lighthouses often sit at the end of rough gravel tracks, and exposed headlands can be very windy.

Is Kópanes worth visiting?

It depends on what you want. Lighthouses in Iceland are usually about the setting — the cliffs, the birds, the exposed coast — rather than the building itself. If you are already passing through Westfjords, it is an easy stop; few are worth a long detour on their own.

When is the best time to visit Kópanes?

Summer gives the clearest access roads and the seabird season on nearby cliffs; clear winter nights can be good for northern lights on this dark coast. Either way, check road conditions and dress for strong wind before you go.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss

33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bæjarfoss

42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Hundafoss

42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Pollurinn

15 km·~18 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

18 km·~21 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

23 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

35 km·~42 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið á Tálknafirði

22 km·~26 min drive

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

#2.Tálknafjörður

22 km·~26 min drive

The camp site in Tálknafjörður is located in the center of the village, next to the…

#3.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

23 km·~28 min drive

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

#4.Patreksfjörður

24 km·~28 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Fjölval

22 km·~27 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Albina

23 km·~28 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

52 km·~62 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

52 km·~62 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Tálknafjörður

23 km·~27 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Patreksfjörður

23 km·~28 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

26 km·~31 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

30 km·~36 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