Hnífsdalur Travel Guide

Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

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Last updated: Oct 9, 2026

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TypeMountains, Fjords, Villages

CountryIceland

Time to Spend15–30 min

Average rating9.2

Number of reviews69

Population250

LanguageIcelandic

Average temperature-1°C - 1°C

High seasonSummer

Family-friendlyYes

SafetyVery safe

Price levelFree

TippingNot required

The village of Hnifsdalur in the Icelandic westfjords with a backdrop of mountains and a cloudy sky. Hnifsdalur is a small village of around 250 people in a valley of the same name and is positioned between Bolungarvik and Isafjordur.

The mouth of the valley is marked by the mountains Budarhyrna and Bakkahyrna, each named after a farm near its roots. The river Hnifsdalsa runs through the valley. Between Hnifsdalur and Isafjordur lies the mountain Eyrarfjall. There have been avalanches in this area, a large one occurred there in 1910 resulting in a great loss of life.

Explore this area on a self drive tour in Iceland.

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