Road 
Weather 
Vattarnes
About
Drive: Good·
Visit now·
30 min stop
Ring Road 1Checking…
F-roadsOpen
ClosuresChecking…
Wind—
Visibility—
Entry: Free
Parking: Free
No booking
Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
—
—
—
Loading…
Moon—
——
—
Sunrise—
Golden hour AM—
Golden hour PM—
Sunset—
Blue hour—Cars & campers
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
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
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Vattarnes
Small groups
Duration
Pickup
Activity
VehiclePhotos & videos
No verified videos yet — we only show footage confirmed to be Vattarnes, no lookalikes. Search YouTube
Reviews
Nearby
Waterfalls
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Iceland.
A waterfall in Iceland.
Hot Springs
Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Wild hot spring. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Check conditions before going.
Westfjords hot pot right at the ocean's edge. Tide affects it so timing matters.
Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Campsites
Djúpidalur offers a family friendly campground close to Reykhólar. Possibility to stay at…
Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…
Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…
The Heydalur camping site is located 130 km from Isafjordur, 110km from Holmavik. Once…
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Bónus supermarket — supplies
Nettó supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
Frequently
asked
questions
Where is Vattarnes?
How do I get to Vattarnes?
What is there to see at Vattarnes?
When is the best time to visit Vattarnes?
Data & sources
Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.
Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Wikimedia Commons
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
Spotted an error, or have something to add? Help us keep this page accurate.