Iceland Roads

Borgarfjörður Eystri

688 km from Reykjavík · ~8h 50m· Updated

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Remote peninsula in East Iceland. Puffin colonies at Hafnarhóll, colorful mountains, and hiking trails. A hidden gem. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.
  • Clear surface, light wind, good weather
  • Conditions improving: Not known → Clear conditions (6h ago)
Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

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

Current weather at Borgarfjörður

Temperature5°C
Wind1.3 m/s (gusts 3)

Forecast: next 24h

0:005°C8 m/s
3:004°C5 m/s
6:003°C1 m/s
9:005°C2 m/s
12:008°C7 m/s
15:009°C7 m/s
18:009°C6 m/s
21:008°C6 m/s

Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

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Road conditions along the route

Hlíðarvegur: Hellisheiði eystri
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Hafnarhólmavegur: Borgarfjörður eystri
7h ago
100
Clear conditions
Borgarfjarðarvegur: Unaós - Borgarfjörður (Vatnsskarð)
6h ago
100
Clear conditions
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Nearby destinations

All of East →
Seyðisfjörður31 km away

Colorful harbor town in the East Fjords, known for its arts scene.

Egilsstaðir40 km away

Main service hub of East Iceland. Near Hallormsstaðarskógur forest, Hengifoss waterfall, and multiple fjords. Largest town in the east.

Vök Baths41 km away

Geothermal infinity pools floating on Lake Urriðavatn in East Iceland. Modern design, cold plunge, and sustainable energy.

Neskaupstaður43 km away

Town at the end of the East Fjords. Remote fishing community surrounded by mountains. Gateway to remote hiking trails.

Eskifjörður52 km away

Town in the East Fjords, near Seyðisfjörður and Egilsstaðir.

Stuðlagil67 km away

Stunning basalt column canyon in East Iceland. Thousands of hexagonal columns lining the turquoise glacial river. Requires a 2km hike.