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Látrabjarg

Westfjords, Iceland

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Látrabjarg

Westfjords, Iceland

About

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

On clear days, you can see for kilometers. Westfjords laid out before you like a map.

Best light for photos is early morning or golden hour. Midday light can be harsh and flat.

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Látrabjarg is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5021°N, 24.5308°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Plan your visit

Getting there: Road 612 (Látrabjarg)
Off the main road: 26.6 km from Route 62
Nearest town: Patreksfjörður — 26.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 194 km in a straight line
What else is close: 26 mapped places within 20 km

Látrabjarg weather and conditions

At Látrabjarg in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 10:30 (Iceland time): 10°C, overcast, wind 3 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 52 m (sunrise 06:13, sunset 21:04). 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 Látrabjarg

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.

Photos & videos

Látrabjarg — photo by Richard Bartz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

Photo: Richard Bartz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0

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How do I get to Látrabjarg?

Látrabjarg 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 Látrabjarg?

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 Látrabjarg 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 Látrabjarg?

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.Svuntufoss

35 km·~42 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Foss

47 km·~56 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Pennugil

62 km·~75 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Þingmannaá

66 km·~79 min drive

A waterfall in Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Patreksfjörður

27 km·~33 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Vesturbyggð

33 km·~40 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Pollurinn

42 km·~50 min drive

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

#4.Reykjafjarðarlaug

51 km·~61 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Breiðavík við Látrabjarg

9.8 km·~12 min drive

At the camping site in Breidavik there are number of possibilities to experience Iceland…

#2.Melanes, Rauðasandi

27 km·~33 min drive

The Melanes camping site is a new 2.5 acre site located down by the Raudasandur in…

#3.Tjaldsvæði á Patreksfirði

28 km·~33 min drive

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

#4.Patreksfjörður

28 km·~34 min drive

In Patreksfjordur the family can do various things together. The town stands between the…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Fjölval

27 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#2.Albina

27 km·~33 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kassinn

77 km·~93 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

87 km·~105 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Patreksfjörður

27 km·~33 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Tálknafjörður

35 km·~42 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Bíldudalur

47 km·~57 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flókalundur

63 km·~76 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.

Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Richard Bartz · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 3.0
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