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Bæjarnesfjall

Westfjords, Iceland

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Bæjarnesfjall

Westfjords, Iceland

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Bæjarnesfjall is a mapped mountain peak in the Westfjords, Iceland. Nearest road is Route 60, 3.3 km away. Closest town is Reykhólar, 21 km away.

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Bæjarnesfjall is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5685°N, 22.5600°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 3.3 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Reykhólar — 21.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 161 km in a straight line
What else is close: 38 mapped places within 20 km

Bæjarnesfjall weather and conditions

At Bæjarnesfjall in Westfjords, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 09:30 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:04, sunset 20:57). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 09:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Cars & campers

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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

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Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

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

Tours near Bæjarnesfjall

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

Bæjarnesfjall — photo by Hornstrandir1 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Hornstrandir1 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Bæjarnesfjall?

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

Can I hike Bæjarnesfjall without a guide?

It depends on the route and conditions. Lower Icelandic peaks are hikeable in summer with proper boots, layers and a forecast check, but weather turns fast even in July. Tell someone your route and register plans on safetravel.is.

When is the best time to hike Bæjarnesfjall?

June to September, when snow has cleared from the trails and daylight is long. Winter ascents are serious mountaineering. Always check the forecast on vedur.is before you set out.

How tall is Bæjarnesfjall?

Elevation for Bæjarnesfjall is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Staðarfoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Gullfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

Gullfoss ('golden falls') is a small waterfall in the Westfjords — one of several…

#3.Skiptárfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Heyárfoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Heydalur Hot Spring

8.5 km·~10 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

13 km·~15 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Einireykir

22 km·~26 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Hellulaug

28 km·~34 min drive

Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal

13 km·~15 min drive

Djúpidalur offers a family friendly campground close to Reykhólar. Possibility to stay at…

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite

21 km·~25 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

#3.Bjarkarlundur

21 km·~25 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum

21 km·~26 min drive

West Iceland camping. Access to Snæfellsnes peninsula and western attractions. Good…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

43 km·~51 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

53 km·~64 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

56 km·~67 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

61 km·~74 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Reykhólar

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bjarkalundur

21 km·~25 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flókalundur

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hólmavík

42 km·~51 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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 · Hornstrandir1 · 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