Roads of Westfjords, Iceland: 643, Strandavegur (& Djúpavík) (04.07.2021)

Road 643 is a really nice drive along the coastline in Westfjords region of Iceland. It stats from highway 61 and runs all the way up to Norðurfjörður and a famous public swimming pool called Krossneslaug.
Djúpavík is a tiny fishing village that's located in the middle of the route. It has an old abandoned herring factory with an art exhibition inside it. Some sources say that only 4 people live in Djúpavík all year round.
The road is 93km (56 miles) long and in this video we drive it through both ways. 643 actually ends at Norðurfjörður, but as I wanted to see how much far up north it was possible to drive, we also took a tiny road further that ended near a farm. It's also possible to turn onto roads 649 and F649 from 643, these roads will be explored in the next video.
Despite being mostly unpaved and occasionally bumpy, 643 is doable with a simple passenger car, if being driven carefully at certain sections. Weather is another thing to think about when taking 643. The road can offer breathtaking views, but thick fog can easily ruin the views and visibility (as can also been seen on some parts of this video).
Iceland is also famous for its mountain roads that have an "F" marking. If you want to check out a list of F-roads or are wondering what car or insurance to choose for F-roads, then Epic Iceland has created some useful links:
A guide to all F-roads:
epiciceland.net/list-f-roads-...
How to rent the best car for F-roads:
epiciceland.net/how-to-choose...
What insurance to choose for F-roads:
epiciceland.net/car-rental-in...
Chapters:
00:00 Map of the route
00:23 643: from 61 to Djúpavík
11:57 Djúpavík
12:50 643: from Djúpavík to Norðurfjörður
20:52 Norðurfjörður
21:25 Road 6401
26:44 643: from Norðurfjörður back towards south
37:34 Drone footage
39:22 643 (towards south)
#Iceland #Westfjords #643 #Strandavegur #Djupavik

[@Poldersnol101]

Very usefull. Thanks!

[@paolaalbertetti4172]

Thank you for your videos! They are very useful for my trips 😍

[@ervindrivesaround1607]

Thanks and glad to hear that! Enjoy your trips!

[@shire1951]

The drone footage really shows off the Icelandic landscape in the best light.

[@NatWongsaroj]

Definitely among the best drive in Iceland! Thank you!

[@ervindrivesaround1607]

thanks, it sure is! :)

[@shire1951]

I love these Icelandic Videos; just a moot point, personally I would prefer to view in real time, it makes me feel that I'm actually on road with you.

[@ervindrivesaround1607]

I will soon release the video of road 622 in Westfjords, it has some very crazy sections and there I will have these parts in real time. :)

[@eurasia2941]

Thanks a lot for this document. Next year, in June, I shall be in this region. I shall stay in Holmavik or in Hótel Laugarhóll and I was wondering if Djúpavík was worth the trip. After watching your video, I know now that I will ride this road. But just a question. Even if it is longer, is it not interesting to use the 645 by Drangsnes. This road passes along the sea and it is surely very nice. What do you think?

[@ervindrivesaround1607]

Hi and thanks! Yes, I actually drove through 645 as well and was thinking about making a separate video of it. :) It is a nice coastal drive indeed and doesn't take too much time. Good luck with your trip!