Rauðsdalur beneath the mountain in Barðaströnd

Barðaströnd · Westfjords

A farm stay by a white sand beach

A cosy guesthouse and campsite right by the sea – about 5 km from the Baldur ferry at Brjánslækur.

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18 rooms
Free Wi‑Fi & parking
Shared kitchen
Sandy beach below the farm

Your stay

Two ways to stay at Rauðsdalur

A small, homely guesthouse on a farm in Barðaströnd – for travellers who want peace and quiet in nature.

Twin room with wood panelling

The guesthouse

from ISK 12,000 per night

18 rooms for 1–4 guests. Bed linen and towels are included in every room.

  • ✓ Shared bathrooms
  • ✓ Guest kitchen
  • ✓ Lounge
  • ✓ Half price for kids <12
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The campsite by the beach

The campsite

No booking – just turn up!

A small, peaceful campsite right on the shore. Fall asleep to the surf and wake up by the sea. Open in summer.

  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Dishwashing area
  • ✓ Electricity
  • ✓ Steps from the sea
About the campsite
View of the sea from a tent

Sleep to the surf,
wake up by the sea

Enjoy the calm of the countryside, listen to the waves on the shore and breathe in the fresh sea air – far from the city.

Experience & nature

The perfect base for the Westfjords

Mountains, shoreline and birdlife on the doorstep – and some of Iceland’s best-known natural wonders a short drive away.

Nearby

Rauðisandur

One of Iceland’s most beautiful beaches – red-gold sand and often seals on the shore.

About 1 hr drive

Látrabjarg

Europe’s westernmost point and one of Iceland’s largest bird cliffs – puffins, razorbills and kittiwakes in summer.

Natural pools

Hellulaug & Pollurinn

A small pool near Flókalundur overlooking Breiðafjörður, and the hot pot at Tálknafjörður.

30–40 min drive

Pools & services

Swimming pools in Patreksfjörður and Bíldudalur. Shops, restaurants and fuel in Patreksfjörður.

All nearby sights →

The farm

A working farm, not just a place to sleep

Rauðsdalur is still a working farm with sheep and cows. Don’t be surprised if the farm dogs come over to say hello.

Cows grazing by the sea Sheep by a pond

A year at Rauðsdalur

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Northern lights over the sea Sunset on the shore Horses on the beach Northern lights over the guesthouse Pink sky over the mountain

Book accommodation

Get in touch and we’ll find something that suits you. Groups welcome – just email us.

booking@raudsdalur.is +354 866 5045 facebook.com/raudsdal

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Prices 2026 · per room per night

RoomPer night
SingleISK 12,000
For 2ISK 16,000
For 3ISK 23,000
For 4ISK 29,000

Half price for children under 12 · Travel cots for infants available

Directions

How to get to Rauðsdalur

By car all the wayVia the Westfjords roadFrom Reykjavík, drive through West Iceland and Dalir, then take the Westfjords road (Route 60) and Route 62 along Barðaströnd. The drive takes about 5–6 hours.
By the Baldur ferryAcross BreiðafjörðurDrive to Stykkishólmur (about 2.5 hours from Reykjavík) and take the ferry across Breiðafjörður to Brjánslækur (about 2.5 hours). Rauðsdalur is about 5 km from the ferry terminal. The ferry runs all year on a seasonal timetable.Timetable & car booking →

Rauðsdalur is on Route 62

  • Brjánslækur ferry terminal~5 km
  • Patreksfjörður50 km
  • Látrabjarg85 km