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Hornstrandir crest

Westfjords, Iceland

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Hornstrandir crest

Westfjords, Iceland

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

The kind of view that makes you stop mid-sentence. Iceland specializes in these.

Wind is stronger at elevation. What feels like a breeze at sea level becomes a gale up here. Dress for it.

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Hornstrandir crest is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.4495°N, 22.4303°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 46.3 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Bolungarvík — 49 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 257 km in a straight line
What else is close: 64 mapped places within 20 km

Hornstrandir crest weather and conditions

At Hornstrandir crest in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 16:30 (Iceland time): 5°C (feels like 2°C), overcast, wind 4 m/s gusting to 8 m/s. Daylight today: 15 h 00 m (sunrise 06:00, sunset 21:00). 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 Hornstrandir crest

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 Hornstrandir crest?

Hornstrandir crest 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 Hornstrandir crest?

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 Hornstrandir crest 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 Hornstrandir crest?

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

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Waterfalls

#1.Drifandi

9.7 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Glúmsstaðafoss

20 km·~24 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Möngufoss

37 km·~45 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Gljúfrabúi

52 km·~62 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Árneshreppur

38 km·~46 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

48 km·~57 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Bolungarvíkurkaupstaður

49 km·~59 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Gjörvidalslaug

50 km·~60 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Horn

850 m

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

#2.Hornvík

3.7 km·~4 min drive

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

#3.Hornbjargsviti

4.9 km·~6 min drive

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

#4.Bjarnarnes

7.3 km·~9 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Kjörbúðin

49 km·~59 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Nettó

52 km·~62 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#3.SAM

55 km·~65 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

55 km·~66 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bolungarvík

49 km·~59 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

52 km·~62 min drive

N1 · 306.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Súðavík

53 km·~64 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Norðurfjörður

59 km·~71 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