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Súðavík
Spend a half‑day (4–6 h) in Súðavík to see the Arctic Fox Center and walk the village; stay overnight only if you need a base for Westfjords hikes.
Súðavík is a tiny Westfjords village of about 200 people, a short drive from Ísafjörður. Its main attraction is the Arctic Fox Center, and the settlement is easily explored on foot. With a bus link to Ísafjörður and road 61 connecting the region, it works as a quick stop on a Westfjords road‑trip or a quiet base for nearby hikes.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ISK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Oct–Mar (limited daylight, possible road closures)
- Airport
- IFJ
- Nights
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Rules in force · 7Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Nordic countries ↗Decide light or dark before anything else: summer trips (June–August) and aurora trips (September–March in the Arctic) need different countries, clothes and bases.
- Nordic countries ↗Sweden, Norway, Finland, Iceland and the Faroes sell stronger alcohol only in state shops with short hours; buy before evening and before Sundays and holidays.
- Iceland ↗Iceland is not in the EU but is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources.
- Iceland ↗Driving off marked roads is illegal and fined heavily; F-roads into the highlands open only in summer and require a 4x4.
- Iceland ↗Check the road authority's conditions map and the Met Office forecast every morning, and leave a travel plan on SafeTravel for hikes and remote drives.
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Súðavík112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Súðavík, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the Icelandic króna (ISK, kr).Iceland-wide
- SIM or eSIMEEA roaming applies: EU/EEA SIMs work at home prices.Iceland-wide
- Tap waterCold tap water is excellent; hot tap water is geothermal and smells of sulphur — do not drink it.Iceland-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Not expected.Iceland-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Iceland-wide
- SafetySúðavík is safe; main risks are weather‑related road conditions in winter.
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- RestroomsFew on long drives; petrol stations and paid toilets (ISK 200–500 (≈ US$2–5)) at sites.Iceland-wide
- Emergency numbers112 police / ambulance · 1700 Non‑urgent doctor (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany rural guesthouses and cafés close October–April; highland huts only in summer.Iceland-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportIFJ Ísafjörður Airport (15 min drive to Súðavík).
- Getting aroundVillage is walkable; road 61 provides car access.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at café≈300 kr
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))check≈2 500 kr
- Budget bedBlómsturvellir Guesthouse room, a night, per personISK 12,000 (≈ US$100)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ISK 9,000 (≈ US$75) · Mid ISK 13,000 (≈ US$110) · High ISK 20,000 (≈ US$170)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- IFJ Ísafjörður Airport (15 min drive to Súðavík)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Feb
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Mar
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Apr
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
May
not flagged
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Jun
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Jul
Best
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Aug
Best
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Sep
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Oct
Avoid
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Nov
Avoid
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Oct–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)), coolest Jan (−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C) low), wettest Dec (13 rain days), driest Jul (6). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Súðavík: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
12 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
11 rd
Mar
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
10 rd
Apr
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
9 rd
May
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
8 rd
Jun
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
7 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
6 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
7 rd
Sep
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
9 rd
Oct
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
11 rd
Nov
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
12 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
13 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Village is walkable; road 61 provides car access. Summer bus runs daily to Ísafjörður; winter service runs weekdays only.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Ísafjörður
goDoor to door: ≈30 min round trip
Bus or car via road 61, about 15 min
Town offers shops, museums and harbour.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Blómsturvellir Guesthouse
Four‑bedroom house, 2‑min walk from sea; rooms from €160 total (check)
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ISK 9,000–13,000 (≈ US$75–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- ISK 13,000–20,000 (≈ US$110–170) excl. bed
- High
- ISK 20,000 (≈ US$170)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Blómsturvellir Guesthouse room2 × 1 night × ISK 15,000 | ISK 30,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ISK 13,000 | ISK 26,000 |
| Arctic Fox Center entry2 × ISK 900 · Adults | ISK 1,800 |
| Bus ticket Ísafjörður ↔ Súðavík2 × ISK 1,500 · check | ISK 3,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ISK 6,080 |
| Trip total≈ ISK 33,440 per person per day, bed included | ISK 66,880≈ US$550 |
€160 total house (~15 000 ISK) split among guests
2026 estimate in ISK; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at café | ≈300 kr |
| Meal (fish or lamb) | ≈1 200–2 000 kr |
| Taxi (5 km)check | ≈2 500 kr |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road 61 can be icy in winter; check road.is for conditions.
- Arctic Fox Center entry: 900 kr for adults; open daily 10‑22 h in summer, by appointment in winter.
Emergency numbers
- Police / Ambulance
- 112
- Non‑urgent doctor
- 1700
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Emergency
- Police / Ambulance112
- Non‑urgent doctor1700
Embassy
US consulate in Reykjavík; other embassies also in Reykjavík.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Bus Ísafjörður → Súðavík: about 1 500 kr, 15 min (check)
- Car rental day (compact): ≈7 000 kr, includes insurance (check)
Say or show
- Afsakið — Excuse me / Sorry (afˈsaːcɪð)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Hvað kostar það? — How much is it? (kvaːð ˈkʰɔstɑr ˈθauː)
- Hvar er strætóstoppurinn? — Where is the bus stop? (kʰvar ɛr ˈstraːtɔstɔpːʏrɪn)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Súðavík. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Jun–Aug · avoid Oct–Mar (limited daylight, possible road closures) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a rental car for flexible access to off‑road tracks.
- Combine with a stay in Ísafjörður for more dining options.
Sources
- officialSúðavík official site
- officialArctic Fox Center
- secondaryWikivoyage: Súðavík, revision 5327521 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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