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Westfjords, Iceland

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Bakkafoss

Westfjords, Iceland

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Bakkafoss is a waterfall on the Búðará river in the Westfjords of Iceland.

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Bakkafoss is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 65.5075°N, 21.8316°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Bakkafoss weather and conditions

At Bakkafoss in Westfjords, conditions as of 31 August 2026, 17:45 (Iceland time): 7°C (feels like 0°C), clear, wind 11 m/s gusting to 15 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 59 m (sunrise 05:59, sunset 20:57). 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 Bakkafoss

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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Bakkafoss is located in Westfjords. Check live road conditions on this page before you drive.

Is Bakkafoss free to visit?

Most Icelandic waterfalls are free to enter. Parking may cost 700–1000 ISK — use the Parka app or pay on-site.

What is the best time to visit Bakkafoss?

Bakkafoss is accessible year-round. Summer offers the best light; winter can be dramatic but check road conditions first.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Rettárfoss2 km
2Laugufoss6 km
3Gullfoss18 km
4Àlftafoss22 km
5Lónfoss25 km

Waterfalls

#1.Bænahúsfoss

3.2 km·~4 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

#2.Hundafossar

9.9 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in West Iceland.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Einireykir

18 km·~22 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Geothermal hot spring near Reykhólahreppur

18 km·~22 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#3.Geothermal hot spring near Strandabyggð

23 km·~27 min drive

Public_bath hot spring

#4.Gvendarlaug

23 km·~27 min drive

Geothermal spot

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Bjarkarlundur

14 km·~16 min drive

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

#2.Bjarkalundur Campsite

14 km·~16 min drive

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

#3.Miðjanes

18 km·~22 min drive

The camp site Miðjanes is only 5 km from Reykhólar.

#4.Tjaldstæðið á Reykhólum

18 km·~22 min drive

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

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Krambúð

23 km·~27 min drive

Krambúð supermarket — supplies

#2.Kaupfélag Steingrímsfjarðar

27 km·~32 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Kaupfélag Vestur-Húnvetninga

43 km·~51 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#4.Bónus

64 km·~76 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Bjarkalundur

14 km·~16 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#2.Reykhólar

18 km·~22 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

#3.Hólmavík

22 km·~27 min drive

ÓB · 308.7 kr/L petrol

#4.Drangsnes

27 km·~32 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.

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