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Hnjótur

Westfjords, Iceland

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Hnjótur

Westfjords, Iceland

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Hnjótur is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5626°N, 24.1574°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 615 (Ósafjörður-Gjögrar)
Off the main road: 8.2 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Patreksfjörður — 8.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 189 km in a straight line
What else is close: 74 mapped places within 20 km

Hnjótur weather and conditions

At Hnjótur in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:00 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), clear, wind 6 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:42, 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 Hnjótur

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.

Photos & videos

Photo: Nerak99 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Hnjótur?

Hnjótur is in Westfjords, Iceland. Use the map and directions on this page to plan your drive — check live road conditions first, especially outside summer.

Is there an entry fee at Hnjótur?

We don't have a confirmed entry fee for Hnjótur. Many smaller Icelandic museums charge a modest fee and keep seasonal hours — check the museum's website before you go.

What are the opening hours of Hnjótur?

Opening hours for Hnjótur vary by season and aren't confirmed here. Many smaller Icelandic museums open only in summer or by arrangement — check the museum's website or call ahead before you go.

Is Hnjótur wheelchair accessible?

We don't have confirmed accessibility information for Hnjótur. Many historic and turf-built Icelandic museums have steps or uneven ground — contact them directly if you have specific access needs.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Svuntufoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

29 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

45 km·~54 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bæjarfoss

48 km·~57 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Pollurinn

25 km·~30 min drive

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

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

32 km·~39 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Breiðavík við Látrabjarg

9.1 km·~11 min drive

At the camping site in Breidavik there are number of possibilities to experience Iceland…

#2.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

9.1 km·~11 min drive

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

#3.Patreksfjörður

9.6 km·~11 min drive

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

#4.Tálknafjörður

16 km·~19 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Fjölval

8.2 km·~10 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Albina

8.9 km·~11 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

71 km·~85 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

71 km·~85 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður

8.9 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

17 km·~20 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

29 km·~35 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur

46 km·~55 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Nerak99 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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