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Álftadalsá

Westfjords, Iceland

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RiverWestfjords

Álftadalsá

Westfjords, Iceland

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Álftadalsá is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5867°N, 22.4119°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.8 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Reykhólar — 18.2 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 162 km in a straight line
What else is close: 65 mapped places within 20 km

Álftadalsá weather and conditions

At Álftadalsá in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 3°C), clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 43 m (sunrise 06:35, sunset 20:18). 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 Álftadalsá

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 Álftadalsá?

Álftadalsá is a river in Westfjords, Iceland. Check the map on this page for its course and the nearest access points.

Can you fish in Álftadalsá?

Fishing any Icelandic river needs a permit sold per river or beat. Salmon rivers book far ahead and can be expensive; trout and char are more accessible. Never fish without a permit, and disinfect gear brought from abroad.

Is Álftadalsá safe to cross?

If Álftadalsá is crossed by an unbridged highland ford, treat it with real caution: glacial water is cold, fast, deeper than it looks and higher by afternoon. Cross only with the right 4WD and experience, watch another vehicle first, and if in doubt turn back.

When does Álftadalsá run highest?

Glacial rivers peak on warm summer afternoons, after rain and during the spring melt. A ford that is passable in the cool morning can be dangerous by late afternoon. Check road.is before highland driving.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Dynjandisá39 km
2Svíná40 km
3Fossá52 km

Waterfalls

#1.Gullfoss

11 km·~13 min drive

Gullfoss ('golden falls') is a small waterfall in the Westfjords — one of several…

#2.Staðarfoss

12 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Heyárfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Grundarfoss

17 km·~20 min drive

West Iceland cascade. Less famous than the south coast falls, but that just means fewer…

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Heydalur Hot Spring

4.6 km·~6 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

6 km·~7 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Einireykir

19 km·~23 min drive

Natural hot spring

#4.Hörgshlíðarlaug

29 km·~35 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Tjaldsvæðið Djúpadal

5.9 km·~7 min drive

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

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite

15 km·~17 min drive

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

#3.Bjarkarlundur

15 km·~18 min drive

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

#4.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum

18 km·~22 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

36 km·~43 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

46 km·~55 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

59 km·~71 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Nettó

63 km·~76 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur

15 km·~17 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Flókalundur

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hólmavík

35 km·~42 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 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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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