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Suðureyri
Skip unless you are already in the Westfjords and want a quiet fishing village for a meal or a night. Half a day is enough.
Suðureyri is a tiny fishing village at the tip of a fjord in the Westfjords. With a population of about 260, it has one hotel, one restaurant and no major sights. Most travellers pass through on the way to or from Ísafjörður, 15 minutes away. Use it as a lunch stop or a quiet base for one night, not a destination.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- ISK
- Best months
- Jun–Aug
- avoid Oct–Apr (roads can be closed or difficult)
- Airport
- IFJ
- Nights
- 1
Not a trip line yet
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- 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.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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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
Emergency numbers for Suðureyri112 ▾
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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 Suðureyri, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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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, fire, 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 (Daily flights from Reykjavík with Icelandair; then 15 min drive to Suðureyri).
- Getting aroundThe village is walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffeekr 500–700
- Sit-down mealDinner at Restaurant Talismancheckkr 4,000–7,000
- Budget bedFisherman hotel double room, a night, per roomISK 18,000 (≈ US$150)
- Mid-range bedFisherman hotel double room, a night, per roomISK 25,000 (≈ US$250)
- High-end bedFisherman hotel double room, a night, per roomISK 35,000 (≈ US$300)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget ISK 10,000 (≈ US$85) · Mid ISK 18,000 (≈ US$150) · High ISK 30,000 (≈ US$250)
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 (Daily flights from Reykjavík with Icelandair; then 15 min drive to Suðureyri)
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
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Apr
Avoid
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
May
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Jun
Best
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°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
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
Nov
Avoid
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
Dec
Avoid
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
Best: Jun–Aug. Avoid: Oct–Apr. 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 Oct (17 rain days), driest May (12). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Suðureyri: 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)
16 rd
Feb
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
14 rd
Mar
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
15 rd
Apr
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
13 rd
May
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
12 rd
Jun
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
13 rd
Jul
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
14 rd
Aug
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°C)
15 rd
Sep
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
16 rd
Oct
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
17 rd
Nov
3°C (37°F)37°F (3°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
16 rd
Dec
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
−3°C (27°F)27°F (−3°C)
17 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
The village is walkable. A car is needed to reach it.
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: 15 min
Drive road 61, about 15 min
The Westfjords' main town with shops, cafés and a swimming pool.
Dynjandi waterfall
goDoor to door: 1 h 30 min
Drive road 60 and 63, about 1 h 30 min
The largest waterfall in the Westfjords, a series of cascades.
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.
Suðureyri village
The only accommodation is the Fisherman hotel. Book ahead in summer.
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
- kr 10,000–15,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- kr 15,000–25,000 excl. bed
- High
- kr 25,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Fisherman hotel double room1 × 1 night × ISK 25,000 | ISK 25,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × ISK 18,000 | ISK 36,000 |
| Dinner at Restaurant Talisman2 × ISK 5,000 · check | ISK 10,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | ISK 7,100 |
| Trip total≈ ISK 39,100 per person per day, bed included | ISK 78,100≈ US$650 |
2026 estimate in Icelandic króna; flights and car hire excluded.
Prices of common things
| Dinner at Restaurant Talismancheck | kr 4,000–7,000 |
| Coffee | kr 500–700 |
| Petrol (per litre)check | kr 300–350 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Road 608 over Thorskafjardarheidi is closed in winter. Use road 61 from the ring road or via Hrutafjörður.
- No petrol station in Suðureyri; fill up in Ísafjörður.
- Restaurant Talisman may have limited hours outside summer: check.
Emergency numbers
- Police, fire, ambulance
- 112
- Non-urgent doctor
- 1700
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SuðureyriSuðureyri
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My bed tonight
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Á þetta heimilisfang, takkTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police, fire, ambulance112
- Non-urgent doctor1700
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Ísafjörður Airport → Suðureyri by taxi: about kr 5,000–7,000, 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Halló — Hello (ha-loh)
- Takk — Thank you (tahk)
- Já / Nei — Yes / No (yow / nay)
- Hvað kostar? — How much? (kvath koh-star)
- Hvar er…? — Where is…? (kvar er)
English is widely spoken.
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 Suðureyri. 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–Apr (roads can be closed or difficult) · 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
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages with verified opening hours for Restaurant Talisman and Fisherman hotel.
- Winter road status fixture for road 608.
Sources
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