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Hringsdalur

Westfjords, Iceland

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Hringsdalur

Westfjords, Iceland

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Hringsdalur is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7025°N, 23.7864°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 7.2 km from Route 63
Nearest town: Bíldudalur — 7.5 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 194 km in a straight line
What else is close: 80 mapped places within 20 km

Hringsdalur weather and conditions

At Hringsdalur in Westfjords, conditions as of 11 September 2026, 12:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 1°C), clear, wind 7 m/s gusting to 11 m/s. Daylight today: 13 h 44 m (sunrise 06:40, sunset 20:24). 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 Hringsdalur

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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How do I get to Hringsdalur?

Hringsdalur 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 Hringsdalur?

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 Hringsdalur?

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 Hringsdalur worth visiting?

Hringsdalur 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.

Nearby

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Waterfalls

#1.Foss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Svuntufoss

19 km·~23 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bæjarfoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Hundafoss

27 km·~32 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Pollurinn

3.7 km·~4 min drive

Four pools in Tálknafjörður at different temps (36-46°C). Pick your preference. Basic…

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

15 km·~18 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

17 km·~20 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bíldudalur við Byltu

8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

#2.Tjaldsvæðið á Tálknafirði

8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

#3.Bíldudalur Camping Ground

8.6 km·~10 min drive

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

#4.Tálknafjörður

8.7 km·~10 min drive

The camp site in Tálknafjörður is located in the center of the village, next to the…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Albina

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Fjölval

15 km·~18 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

49 km·~58 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.SAM

49 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Tálknafjörður

8.6 km·~10 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Bíldudalur

8.7 km·~10 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#3.Patreksfjörður

15 km·~18 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Þingeyri

24 km·~28 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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Everything on this page comes from the sources below. Live feeds refresh automatically.

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