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Borgarvarða

Westfjords, Iceland

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Borgarvarða

Westfjords, Iceland

About

A viewpoint in Westfjords. Stop here for panoramic views of the Icelandic landscape.

This is the spot for photos. Or for just standing there, taking it in.

Bring binoculars if you have them. You'll see more detail in the distant landscapes.

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Borgarvarða is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.7116°N, 21.6758°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Getting there: Road 67 (Hólmavík - Drangsnesvegur)
Off the main road: 1.2 km from Route 67
Nearest town: Hólmavík — 0.7 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 174 km in a straight line
What else is close: 90 mapped places within 20 km

Borgarvarða weather and conditions

At Borgarvarða in Westfjords, conditions as of 30 August 2026, 08:30 (Iceland time): 4°C (feels like 1°C), partly cloudy, wind 2 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 54 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 20:54). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

Data verified 30 August 2026, 08:30· source: Open-Meteo at this location’s coordinates · refreshes hourly

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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 Borgarvarða

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 Borgarvarða?

Borgarvarða is in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive — some overlooks sit on gravel or highland F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.

Is there parking at Borgarvarða?

Many Icelandic viewpoints are roadside pull-offs with a small marked parking area. Never stop on the road itself or on the soft verge — it blocks traffic and damages the moss, which is illegal. Use the marked lay-by.

Is Borgarvarða safe to visit?

Treat it with care. Icelandic viewpoints are often unfenced clifftops or exposed ridges, and weather changes fast — wind can knock you off balance near an edge. Keep back from drop-offs, bring layers even on a clear day, and check the forecast before you go.

When is the best time to visit Borgarvarða?

Long summer days give the most daylight and the clearest access. In winter, roads may be icy or closed and daylight is short — but the same spots double as aurora-watching points on clear, dark nights. Check road and weather conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

Waterfalls

#1.Àlftafoss

8.8 km·~11 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Goðafoss

11 km·~14 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

#3.Lónfoss

16 km·~19 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Laugufoss

18 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

1.1 km·~1 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Kaldrananeshreppur

5.5 km·~7 min drive

Hot_pot hot spring

#3.Gvendarlaug hin forna

11 km·~13 min drive

Pool hot spring

#4.Drangsnes Hot Pots

11 km·~13 min drive

Three free concrete tubs by the ocean in Drangsnes. Nothing fancy. Sea view. Good vibes.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Hólmavík

1.1 km·~1 min drive

The Holmavik camping site is located next to the villages swimming pool.

#2.Hveravík

5.3 km·~6 min drive

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

#3.Laugarhóll í Bjarnarfirði

11 km·~13 min drive

Cozy campsite close to swimming pool and a natural pool.

#4.Drangsnes

11 km·~13 min drive

The camp site in the village Drangsnes has good toilet facilities, shower and a…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

1.3 km·~2 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

11 km·~13 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

49 km·~58 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

64 km·~77 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Hólmavík

1.2 km·~1 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Drangsnes

11 km·~13 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bjarkalundur

26 km·~31 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#4.Reykhólar

38 km·~45 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