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Heimstafell

Westfjords, Iceland252 m elevation

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Heimstafell

Westfjords, Iceland252 m elevation

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Heimstafell rises to 252 m in the Westfjords, Iceland — the 178th highest of the 189 peaks we map there. Nearest road is Route 61, 12 km away.

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Heimstafell is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.1193°N, 22.5121°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Elevation: 252 m above sea level
Off the main road: 11.6 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 23.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 221 km in a straight line
What else is close: 42 mapped places within 20 km

Heimstafell weather and conditions

At Heimstafell in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 05:00 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 0°C), partly cloudy, wind 4 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:59). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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

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 Heimstafell

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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How do I get to Heimstafell?

Heimstafell 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 Heimstafell 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 Heimstafell?

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 Heimstafell?

Heimstafell is 252 m above sea level, according to OpenStreetMap and Wikidata records.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Möngufoss

8.2 km·~10 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Finnbogafoss

30 km·~35 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Drifandi

30 km·~36 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bunárfoss

32 km·~38 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

12 km·~15 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur

22 km·~26 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Nauteyrarlaug

24 km·~29 min drive

A natural hot spring in the Westfjords — a simple geothermal pool in a remote spot. No…

#4.Keldulaug

26 km·~31 min drive

A natural hot spring pool in the Westfjords — a basic stone-lined pool, naturally heated,…

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

3.4 km·~4 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

#2.Furufjörður

21 km·~25 min drive

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

#3.Súðavík

23 km·~28 min drive

The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…

#4.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

23 km·~28 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

28 km·~33 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

31 km·~37 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

31 km·~37 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

33 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

24 km·~29 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

28 km·~34 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík

33 km·~40 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður

44 km·~53 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

Data & sources

Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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