Viewpoint · Westfjords
Látrabjarg
cliff in Iceland
Before you go
Stay on marked paths, leave no trace and close gates behind you. Driving off-road is illegal in Iceland.
Areas can be closed at short notice to protect them. Check the official page before travelling.
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Quick facts
- Látrabjarg is 418 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
- Látrabjarg is 440 metres tall.
- The nearest town to Látrabjarg is Patreksfjörður.
- Látrabjarg is a viewpoint in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The facts
| Height | 440 m |
|---|---|
| Nearest town | Patreksfjörður |
| From Reykjavík | 418 km by road, about 6 h 28 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 65.4966° N, 24.3971° W |
Getting there
Directions go to the sight's mapped point. For a mountain, glacier or lake that can be well away from the road, so park only in marked areas and walk from there.
The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
Questions people ask
What is Látrabjarg?
Látrabjarg is a viewpoint in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Látrabjarg?
Látrabjarg is at 65.4966° N, 24.3971° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Patreksfjörður. The nearest other sight on our map is Látrabjarg cliff walk, a hike about 6.1 km away in a straight line.
How far is Látrabjarg from Reykjavík?
Látrabjarg is 418 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 28 min by car. The nearest road is about 1.2 km away.
How do I get to Látrabjarg?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Látrabjarg, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Patreksfjörður.
How tall is Látrabjarg?
Látrabjarg is 440 metres tall.
Is there a trail to Látrabjarg?
Yes. A walking route on our map leads there: Látrabjarg cliff walk (3.4 km one way, about 3 h 40 min there and back).
Does it cost anything to visit Látrabjarg?
We have not verified a fee for Látrabjarg. Some landowners charge for parking or entry, so check the signs on arrival. Iceland's right of public access comes with duties: stay on marked paths and leave no trace.
Nearby sights
All sights →Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
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