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Westfjords

About

The Westfjords or West Fjords is a large peninsula in northwestern Iceland and an administrative region, the least populous in the country. It lies on the Denmark Strait, facing the east coast of Greenland.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.

Map of Westfjords

Westfjords is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7375°N, 22.1706°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there
Road 608 (Þorskafj.heiði)
Off the main road
2.1 km from Route 61
Nearest town
Hólmavík — 22.4 km away
Distance from Reykjavík
177 km in a straight line
What else is close
48 mapped places within 20 km

Westfjords weather and conditions

At Westfjords in Westfjords, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 22:45 (Iceland time): 2°C (feels like -2°C), clear, wind 5 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 06:02, sunset 20:56). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 22:45· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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Where is Westfjords?
Westfjords 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 Westfjords?
Westfjords 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 Westfjords?
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 Westfjords?
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

  1. 1Strákatangi28 km
  2. 2Vattarnes28 km
  3. 3Skálmanes36 km
  4. 4Langeyri48 km
  5. 5Sléttaeyri72 km

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur
18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Nauteyrarlaug
21 km·~26 min drive

A natural hot spring in the Westfjords — a simple geothermal pool in a remote spot. No…

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð
23 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Súðavíkurhreppur
23 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal
18 km·~22 min drive

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

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite
20 km·~24 min drive

Campers at Bjarkalundur can enjoy beautiful outdoor surroundings, with plenty of…

#3.Bjarkarlundur
20 km·~25 min drive

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

#4.Hólmavík
23 km·~27 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
23 km·~27 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
34 km·~40 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó
57 km·~69 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM
58 km·~70 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur
20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Hólmavík
22 km·~27 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Reykhólar
32 km·~38 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes
34 km·~40 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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