Beach · Westfjords
Minnibakki beach
beach in Iceland
Quick facts
- Minnibakki beach is 440 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 37 min by car.
- The nearest town to Minnibakki beach is Bolungarvík.
- Minnibakki beach is a beach in the Westfjords of Iceland.

The facts
| Nearest town | Bolungarvík |
|---|---|
| From Reykjavík | 440 km by road, about 6 h 37 min |
| Region | Westfjords |
| Coordinates | 66.1816° N, 23.4768° 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.
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.
Questions people ask
What is Minnibakki beach?
Minnibakki beach is a beach in the Westfjords of Iceland.
Where is Minnibakki beach?
Minnibakki beach is at 66.1816° N, 23.4768° W, in the Westfjords of Iceland. The nearest town is Bolungarvík. The nearest other sight on our map is Galtarviti, a lighthouse about 4.7 km away in a straight line.
How far is Minnibakki beach from Reykjavík?
Minnibakki beach is 440 km from Reykjavík by road, about 6 h 37 min by car.
How do I get to Minnibakki beach?
The Google Maps and Apple Maps directions on this page go to the mapped point of Minnibakki beach, not to a search for its name. The nearest town is Bolungarvík.
Does it cost anything to visit Minnibakki beach?
We have not verified a fee for Minnibakki beach. 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
Straight-line distance, not driving distance.
Sources
Place data from OpenStreetMap and Wikidata. Photographs from Wikimedia Commons, credited individually.
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