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Westfjords, Iceland
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Þverfjall

Westfjords, Iceland

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Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
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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 Þverfjall

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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Nearby

Waterfalls

#1.Bunárfoss
4.9 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Valagil
13 km·~15 min drive

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

Valagil
#3.Bulafoss
20 km·~24 min drive

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

#4.Möngufoss
29 km·~35 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 Ísafjörður
5.9 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjarðarbær
9.7 km·~12 min drive

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

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður
13 km·~15 min drive

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

#4.Dynjandislaug
35 km·~41 min drive

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

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tungudalur
4.9 km·~6 min drive

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

#2.Tungudalur, Ísafirði
5.4 km·~6 min drive

The Tungudalur camping site is Isafjordurs main camping site.

#3.Korpudalur
6.7 km·~8 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið við Torfnes
8.5 km·~10 min drive

Camping site next to Hótel Torfnes in walking distanse from the center of Ísafjörður.…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus
6.2 km·~7 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM
6.2 km·~7 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
9 km·~11 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin
13 km·~16 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Ísafjörður
6.2 km·~7 min drive

Orkan · 306.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Flateyri
9.4 km·~11 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík
13 km·~15 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Súðavík
14 km·~17 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 Þverfjall?
Þverfjall 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 Þverfjall 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 Þverfjall?
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 Þverfjall?
Elevation for Þverfjall is not recorded in the open datasets we use. Treat any figure you find online, including on this page, as approximate.

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