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Garðafjall

Westfjords, Iceland729 m elevation
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Garðafjall

Westfjords, Iceland729 m elevation

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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
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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
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Tours near Garðafjall

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.Bunárfoss
10 km·~12 min drive

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

#2.Valagil
19 km·~22 min drive

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

Valagil
#3.Bulafoss
26 km·~31 min drive

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

#4.Möngufoss
34 km·~41 min drive

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

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær
3.9 km·~5 min drive

Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Respect the nature around it.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður
11 km·~14 min drive

Natural hot spring. Real Iceland experience. Worth seeking out.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður
13 km·~16 min drive

Natural hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

#4.Dynjandislaug
38 km·~46 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Real Iceland experience. Bring your own towel.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæði Flateyrar
3.6 km·~4 min drive

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

#2.Flateyri
3.6 km·~4 min drive

Flateyri is North-west of Onundarfjordur. The village is now a part of the Isafjordur…

#3.Suðureyri
8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Korpudalur
9.8 km·~12 min drive

The camp site Korpudalur is in the fjord Önundarfjörður, close to Ísafjörður.

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
12 km·~14 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM
12 km·~14 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin
13 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó
14 km·~17 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flateyri
3.6 km·~4 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður
12 km·~14 min drive

Orkan · 306.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík
13 km·~16 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Súðavík
21 km·~25 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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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How do I get to Garðafjall?
Garðafjall 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 Garðafjall 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 Garðafjall?
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 Garðafjall?
Garðafjall is 729 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

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