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Westfjords, Iceland
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Kópanes

Westfjords, Iceland

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Road conditions
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Drive: Good·Visit now·30 min stop
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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

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
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Kópanes

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss
33 km·~40 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Svuntufoss
#2.Foss
34 km·~41 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Foss
#3.Bæjarfoss
42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Bæjarfoss
#4.Hundafoss
42 km·~50 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Hundafoss
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

Geothermal spot. Naturally heated, no facilities. Respect the nature around it.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður
23 km·~27 min drive

Natural hot spring. Off the tourist path. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug
35 km·~42 min drive

Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing 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.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Westfjords

Frequently
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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.

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