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Djúpavíkurfoss
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Djúpavíkurfoss is a waterfall on the Djúpavíkurá river in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Plan your visit
Getting there- Via road #643 through Árneshreppur municipality · above the village of Djúpavík, Strandir region
Located in the Strandir region (Árneshreppur), Westfjords- A hiking trail runs by the waterfall
- Sits above the village of Djúpavík, known for its 1930s former herring factory
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30 min stop
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KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Dacia Duster 4x4
Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.
TransmissionManual
FuelPetrol/diesel
Seats5
Drive4WD
VW Caravelle
Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.
TransmissionAutomaticFuelDieselSeats9Drive2WD
Key Camper Wild Duo
Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.
TransmissionManualFuelPetrol
Sleeps2Drive4WDTours near Djúpavíkurfoss
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A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
A waterfall in Westfjords. One of many cascades that make Iceland a waterfall paradise.
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Hot Springs
Hot spring in Westfjords. Natural geothermal bathing spot.
Remote pool on Strandir coast, Westfjords. One of Iceland's most isolated pools.
Natural pool. Water temp varies but usually comfortable. Bring your own towel.
Hot pot in nature. Off the tourist path. Check conditions before going.
Campsites
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The Urdartindur camping site is located at Nordurfjordur. It has a spectacular view over…
The camp site is by a lodge on a flat area at Valgeirsstaðir in the fjord, Norðurfjörður.
Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…
Supermarkets
Krambúð supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Supermarket — supplies
Gas stations
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol
Tours
Snowmobile across a glacier, then hit the Golden Circle classics.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · Photo: Visit Westfjords
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
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