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Svíná

Westfjords, Iceland

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RiverWestfjords

Svíná

Westfjords, Iceland

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Svíná is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7333°N, 23.2167°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 621 (Dynjandavegur)
Off the main road: 1.1 km from Route 60
Nearest town: Bíldudalur — 19.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 186 km in a straight line
What else is close: 59 mapped places within 20 km

Svíná weather and conditions

At Svíná in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 13:45 (Iceland time): 8°C (feels like 4°C), mostly clear, wind 5 m/s gusting to 9 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:38, sunset 20:22). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

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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 Svíná

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

Photo: Michal Jakubský · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0

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Where is Svíná?

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

Can you fish in Svíná?

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 Svíná safe to cross?

If Svíná 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 Svíná 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

1Dynjandisá1 km
2Fossá21 km
3Álftadalsá40 km
4Svíná79 km

Waterfalls

#1.Hundafoss

550 m

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Bæjarfoss

550 m

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Hrísvaðsfoss

550 m

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Kvíslarfoss

600 m

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Dynjandislaug

450 m

Pool hot spring

#2.Reykjafjarðarlaug

17 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal spot

#3.Hellulaug

18 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

19 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Flókalundur

17 km·~21 min drive

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

#2.Bíldudalur við Skrímslasetrið

18 km·~22 min drive

The campsite by the Sea Monster Museum is located in the heart of Bíldudalur, just a…

#3.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

19 km·~22 min drive

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

#4.Bíldudalur við Byltu

19 km·~22 min drive

The camping site at Bildudalur is located next to the towns sporting fields. The site has…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

36 km·~44 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

36 km·~44 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Nettó

38 km·~46 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#4.Albina

38 km·~46 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Flókalundur

18 km·~21 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldudalur

18 km·~22 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Þingeyri

20 km·~24 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Tálknafjörður

30 km·~36 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

Data & sources

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

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Michal Jakubský · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 3.0
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