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428 km
About 6 h 40 min
Car 1–4 · Van 5–7
Free cancellation 24 h
North · from KEF
About Siglufjörður and the drive
Siglufjörður is one of Iceland's most northerly towns, squeezed into a narrow fjord on the Tröllaskagi peninsula between steep mountains. In the first half of the twentieth century it was the centre of the herring boom, and the Herring Era Museum on the harbour tells that story in old salting stations and boat houses. Today it is a quiet, colourful place with a busy summer, a ski area in winter and good hiking in the surrounding mountains.
Getting there from Keflavík Airport is a long day. The route follows Route 1 north through Reykjavík, past Borgarnes and over the Holtavörðuheiði pass. From there you either continue around Skagafjörður along the coast road, past Hofsós, or carry on towards Akureyri and come in from the east through the Héðinsfjörður tunnels via Ólafsfjörður. Which way is better depends on the season and the road conditions on the day, and your driver will choose accordingly.
Because the journey takes most of the day, think about how you will feel after an overnight flight; some travellers stop a night on the way. Your driver will take you door to door to your hotel or guesthouse in town.
Seasons and roads
In winter, mountain passes such as Holtavörðuheiði and Öxnadalsheiði and the exposed coastal roads on Tröllaskagi can close temporarily in storms or because of avalanche risk. We check conditions before the trip and may suggest a different route, time or day.
