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Strákatangi

Westfjords, Iceland

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Strákatangi

Westfjords, Iceland

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Strákatangi is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.6993°N, 21.5663°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 645 (Djúpv.-Drangsnes)
Off the main road: 5.2 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Hólmavík — 5.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 174 km in a straight line
What else is close: 98 mapped places within 20 km

Strákatangi weather and conditions

At Strákatangi in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 06:45 (Iceland time): 6°C (feels like 1°C), overcast, wind 8 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 53 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:53). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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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 Strákatangi

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

Strákatangi — photo by Bauv19 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Bauv19 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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Where is Strákatangi?

Strákatangi 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 Strákatangi?

Strákatangi 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 Strákatangi?

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 Strákatangi?

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

1Westfjords28 km
2Vattarnes54 km
3Skálmanes58 km
4Langeyri73 km
5Sléttaeyri92 km

Waterfalls

#1.Goðafoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#2.Àlftafoss

14 km·~17 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Laugufoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Lónfoss

21 km·~25 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

300 m

Hot_pot hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

5.4 km·~6 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Drangsnes Hot Pots

5.4 km·~7 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

#4.Gvendarlaug hin forna

9.4 km·~11 min drive

Pool hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Hveravík

250 m

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

#2.Hólmavík

5.4 km·~6 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

#3.Drangsnes

5.9 km·~7 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

#4.Tjaldstæðið Drangsnesi

5.9 km·~7 min drive

North Iceland camping option. Less crowded than the south, with dramatic landscapes and…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

5.5 km·~7 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

5.8 km·~7 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

59 km·~71 min drive

Kjörbúðin supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Hólmavík

5.5 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes

5.7 km·~7 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

29 km·~35 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður

39 km·~47 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

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Bauv19 · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
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