Hornstrandir

470 km from Reykjavík · ~0m

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Caution

Remote nature reserve in the northern Westfjords. No permanent residents. Arctic foxes, dramatic cliffs, hiking paradise. Accessible only by boat. No live road reports cover this area right now — verify conditions with road.is before driving.

Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Drive from Reykjavík

Distance470 km

Driving time~0m

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Current weather at Hornstrandir

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0:004°C9.7 km/h

1:004°C8.2 km/h

2:004°C7.3 km/h

3:004°C6.5 km/h

4:004°C5.9 km/h

5:004°C6.1 km/h

6:004°C6.2 km/h

7:004°C6.8 km/h

Fuel cost for this drive

Vehicle

Season

L/100 km

Fuel

37 L at current average prices…

Compact SUV: e.g. Dacia Duster, Kia Sportage, Toyota RAV4. One-way drive of 470 km, priced at the live country-wide average from all fuel stations.

Consumption figures are estimates averaged from Iceland’s most common rental cars — your vehicle may differ, so adjust the L/100 km value to match. Winter driving in Iceland typically uses 10–20% more fuel than summer.

Nearby destinations

Other places to check near Hornstrandir — distances as the crow flies.

Ísafjörður

45 km away

Largest town in the Westfjords. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and deep fjords. Gateway to the remote Hornstrandir nature reserve.

Dynjandi

79 km away

Tiered waterfall in the Westfjords. 100m tall, 30m wide at the top expanding to 60m at the bottom. The most beautiful waterfall in the Westfjords.

Hólmavík

83 km away

Gateway town to the Westfjords from the north. Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft. Longest fjord—Ísafjarðardjúp.

Patreksfjörður

111 km away

Town in the southern Westfjords. Gateway to Látrabjarg and Rauðasandur beaches. Salmon fishing and natural hot pools nearby.