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Westfjords, Iceland

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PeninsulaWestfjords

Horn

Westfjords, Iceland

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Horn is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.4520°N, 22.4521°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 46.3 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Bolungarvík — 48.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 257 km in a straight line
What else is close: 62 mapped places within 20 km

Horn weather and conditions

At Horn in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 18:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 00 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 31 August 2026, 18:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Horn

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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Where is Horn?

Horn is a peninsula in Westfjords, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its exact position and the route in.

How do I get to Horn?

Horn is in Westfjords. Most Iceland peninsulas are reached on paved roads off the Ring Road, though a few smaller headlands end in gravel. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

What is there to see at Horn?

Iceland's headlands are where you find sea cliffs, bird colonies, seals and fishing villages. What's on offer depends on the spot — check the map and nearby places on this page.

When is the best time to visit Horn?

June to August for birdlife and the most reliable road access. Keep your distance from seals and nesting birds. Outside summer, check road.is conditions the day you drive.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Horn2 km
2Sléttaeyri29 km
3Ritur34 km
4Langeyri54 km
5Spillir61 km

Waterfalls

#1.Drifandi

10 km·~13 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Glúmsstaðafoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Möngufoss

37 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Gljúfrabúi

53 km·~63 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

39 km·~47 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

48 km·~58 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

49 km·~58 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Gjörvidalslaug

49 km·~59 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Horn

1.3 km·~2 min drive

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

#2.Hornvík

3.4 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Hornbjargsviti

5.6 km·~7 min drive

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

#4.Bjarnarnes

8.1 km·~10 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

48 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

52 km·~62 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

54 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

54 km·~65 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bolungarvík

48 km·~58 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

52 km·~62 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Súðavík

53 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður

60 km·~72 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