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Westfjords, Iceland

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Skálmanes

Westfjords, Iceland

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Skálmanes is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5059°N, 22.7334°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 10.1 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Flatey — 16.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 156 km in a straight line
What else is close: 41 mapped places within 20 km

Skálmanes weather and conditions

At Skálmanes in Westfjords, conditions as of 28 August 2026, 22:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 5°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:05, sunset 20:57). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 28 August 2026, 22:45· 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 Skálmanes

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

Skálmanes — photo by Generalstaben's Topografiske Afdeling - Copenhagen 1914 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

Photo: Generalstaben's Topografiske Afdeling - Copenhagen 1914 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain

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Where is Skálmanes?

Skálmanes 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 Skálmanes?

Skálmanes 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 Skálmanes?

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 Skálmanes?

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

1Vattarnes13 km
2Westfjords36 km
3Strákatangi58 km
4Langeyri58 km
5Blakknes75 km

Waterfalls

#1.Skiptárfoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Staðarfoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Þingmannaá

20 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#4.Pennugil

22 km·~27 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Heydalur Hot Spring

17 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Hellulaug

21 km·~26 min drive

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

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

22 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Einireykir

26 km·~31 min drive

Natural hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Krákuvör

17 km·~20 min drive

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

#2.Flókalundur

22 km·~26 min drive

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

#3.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal

22 km·~27 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldsvæðið á Skörðum

24 km·~29 min drive

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

48 km·~58 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

53 km·~63 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Albina

58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Fjölval

59 km·~71 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

21 km·~26 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

25 km·~30 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

30 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Bíldudalur

45 km·~54 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 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 · Generalstaben's Topografiske Afdeling - Copenhagen 1914 · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
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