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West Iceland, Iceland

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RiverWest Iceland

Svínafossá

West Iceland, Iceland

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Svínafossá is in West Iceland at 65.0167°N, 22.2378°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 55 (Heydalur)
Off the main road: 0.7 km from Route 55
Nearest town: Búðardalur — 24.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 98 km in a straight line
What else is close: 85 mapped places within 20 km

Svínafossá weather and conditions

At Svínafossá in West Iceland, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 9°C (feels like 4°C), overcast, wind 5 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 40 m (sunrise 06:36, sunset 20:16). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

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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 Svínafossá

Free cancellation

Small groups

Hiking

Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

Duration6 hours 30 minutes

HighlightsWest Iceland

From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

Duration8 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

Duration5 hours

HighlightsWest Iceland

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25.340 ISK

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Where is Svínafossá?

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

Can you fish in Svínafossá?

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 Svínafossá safe to cross?

If Svínafossá 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 Svínafossá 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

Waterfalls

#1.Bakkárfoss

2.8 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Lambhagafoss

5.2 km·~6 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#3.Rjúkandafoss

13 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#4.Veiðifoss

14 km·~16 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near West Iceland

Hot Springs

#1.Sturlungalaug

9.2 km·~11 min drive

Geothermal spot

#2.Landbrotalaug

21 km·~25 min drive

Tiny natural hot pot on Snæfellsnes. Fits two people. Hidden gem.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Stykkishólmur

24 km·~29 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Natural hot pot near Dalabyggð

24 km·~29 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

4 hot springs near West Iceland

Campsites

#1.Hallkelsstaðahlíð við Hlíðarvatn

13 km·~16 min drive

Hallkelsstadarhlid camping site is located in West Iceland. The site is conveniently…

#2.Lindartunga

22 km·~26 min drive

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

#3.Laugargerðisskóli

23 km·~28 min drive

Laugargerðisskóli camping site is open during the summer months. It is located at…

#4.Tjaldsvæðið í Stykkishólmi

24 km·~29 min drive

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

4 campsites near West Iceland

Supermarkets

#1.Bónus

24 km·~29 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#2.Krambúð

24 km·~29 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#3.Kjörbúðin

49 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Hyrnan

55 km·~66 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near West Iceland

Gas stations

#1.Stykkishólmur

24 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 297.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Búðardalur

24 km·~29 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#3.Breiðablik

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Hreðavatnsskáli

43 km·~52 min drive

Orkan · 303.6 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near West Iceland

Tours

#1.Day Trek to Akrafjall: The Troll's Mountain

6 hours 30 minutes

IF THIS ONE SHOWS UNAVAILABLE, CHECK OUR OTHER DAY TOURS as we run one tour per day.

from 18.101 ISKView tour →

#2.From Grundarfjörður Port: Private Snaefellsness Tour

8 hours

Step away from busy destinations like the Golden Circle and the South Coast with the tour.

from 269.900 ISKView tour →

#3.Grundarfjordur Port: Small Group Snaefellsnes Peninsula from Cruise Terminal

5 hours

Join a small group shore excursion from Grundarfjordur Port and explore the landscapes of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula often call

from 25.340 ISKView tour →

3 tours near West Iceland

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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