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Dynjandi

Arnarfjörður, Iceland

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The largest waterfall in the Westfjords, fanning out over a 100 m rock face above a string of smaller falls. A 15-minute path climbs to its foot.

Dynjandi is the largest waterfall in Iceland's Westfjords and lies on the fjord Arnarfjörður. It plunges from a height of about 100 metres and is roughly 30 metres wide. The waterfall belongs to the river Dynjandisá, which, with its surroundings, has been protected as a natural monument since 1981.

Five more waterfalls follow below the main fall: Háifoss, Úðafoss, Göngufoss, Hundafoss and Bæjarfoss. A hiking path, the Dynjandi Walking Trail, leads to the waterfall. Above the falls runs the mountain road Dynjandisheiði, the first road passable by car to Ísafjörður.

Allow 30 to 60 minutes for a visit. The site is freely accessible at any time, and summer is the high season. Check road and weather conditions before you travel, especially outside summer.

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Arnarfjörður, Iceland
Category
Nature & parks
GPS
65.7330, -23.1990
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Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

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Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Iceland: No motorway tolls for cars. Many roads are gravel; F-roads need a 4×4. Motorway limit for cars: 90 km/h.

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FAQs

Where is Dynjandi?

Dynjandi is in Arnarfjörður, Iceland, at GPS 65.7330, -23.1990. It is about 19 km from Bíldudalur.

Can you camp near Dynjandi?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Flókalundur, about 17 km away; within 25 km there are 3 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Dynjandi?

Dynjandi is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Iceland’s Westfjords: puffins, fjords and Dynjandi and Bird cliffs, fjord gravel and glacier light – by camper across Snæfellsnes into the Westfjords.

What is there to see near Dynjandi?

Places worth a stop nearby: Látrabjarg (66 km), Kirkjufell (88 km), Búðir Church (102 km) and Gerðuberg (104 km).

When is the best time to visit Dynjandi?

Cold, short days in October–April. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

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