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Westfjords, Iceland
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Gautsdalur

Westfjords, Iceland

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Entry: Free
Parking: Free
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Entry feeFree
ParkingFree
BookingNot needed
Getting thereCar recommended
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Cars & campers

−15%exclusive discountFree cancellationKEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
SUV

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
From
5,355 kr6,300 kr/day
Reserve −15%
VW Caravelle
9-seater

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic
FuelDiesel
Seats9
Drive2WD
From
12,750 kr15,000 kr/day
Reserve −15%
Key Camper Wild Duo
Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol
Sleeps2
Drive4WD
From
5,304 kr6,240 kr/day
Reserve −15%

Tours near Gautsdalur

Free cancellationSmall groups
Glacier & Golden Circle
Adventure

Glacier & Golden Circle

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

Duration10 hours
PickupReykjavík
ActivitySnowmobile
VehicleSuper Jeep
From
49.990 kr
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Waterfalls

#1.Rettárfoss
2.4 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

Rettárfoss
#2.Bakkafoss
2.6 km·~3 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#3.Laugufoss
4 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

#4.Bænahúsfoss
4.3 km·~5 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Einireykir
18 km·~22 min drive

Geothermal spot. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Worth seeking out.

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur
19 km·~22 min drive

Hot pot in nature. Real Iceland experience. Best with few people.

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð
21 km·~25 min drive

Natural pool. Surrounded by Icelandic landscape. Respect the nature around it.

#4.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur
23 km·~28 min drive

Natural pool. Off the tourist path. Worth seeking out.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bjarkarlundur
12 km·~14 min drive

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

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite
12 km·~14 min drive

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

#3.Miðjanes
19 km·~22 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

#4.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum
19 km·~22 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð
21 km·~25 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar
26 km·~31 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga
44 km·~53 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus
65 km·~78 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur
12 km·~14 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar
18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík
20 km·~25 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes
26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Glacier & Golden Circle
10 hours·Pickup Reykjavík

Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.

from 32,990 krView tour →
1 tours near Westfjords

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How do I get to Gautsdalur?
Gautsdalur is a valley in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some valleys are reached by F-roads that need a 4×4 and open only in summer, while roadside valleys suit any car.
When is the best time to visit Gautsdalur?
Lowland valleys are accessible year-round, though winter brings short daylight and snow. Highland valleys are best in summer (roughly late June to early September), when mountain roads open and rivers drop. Weather in valleys can differ from the surrounding uplands — carry layers.
Can I hike in Gautsdalur?
Many Icelandic valleys have walking routes along the valley floor or up the surrounding slopes. Conditions vary — tell someone your route, check the forecast, and treat highland tracks as serious terrain. There are no staffed facilities in most valleys.
Is Gautsdalur worth visiting?
Gautsdalur is one of Westfjords’s valleys. Iceland’s valleys range from saga-history farmland and wooded floors to raw highland troughs — use the map and directions on this page to decide whether it fits your route.

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