Pinkish Winter Stillness
by The Westfjords are known for the stillness in the fjords. Sometimes the weather is really fierce, but then comes the stillness and every else is …
Category: Westfjords
All Waters Flow to Dyrafjordur
Dyrafjordur is in the Westfjords between Arnarfjordur and Onundarfjordur. The mountains in Dyrafjordur are often called the Icelandic Alps and among them is the highest …
The Most Beautiful Waterfall
Dynjandi is the most beautiful waterfall in Iceland. It may be that others are not on the same opinion, but for people in the Westfjords, …
The Forest Gnome
This interesting face is carved into a tree in Tungudalur in Skutulsfjörður. The tree is at the end of life, but that’s where the work …
Two Crosses and One Mysterious Name
Few years ago I noticed these two crosses tilting at a church in Seydisfjordur in the Westfjords area. Only one has a name on it. …
Dried and Salted Icelandic Fish
Hardfish and saltfish are, in the opinion of the Icelanders, a complete delicacy. The methods of drying and salting fish have followed Icelanders for centuries. …
Harbour Walk and Old Boat
Harbour walk is one of the most enjoyable experiences and something that can be done all year and all around Iceland. What’s more Icelandic than …
Privileged Life
I live in one of the earth’s most beautiful places in a unique community. Day in and day out I watch the seasons come and …
Foggy Flight
The autumn has been nice in the Westfjords. Mild weather and sunshine, but in between a lot of rain. Today is one such day. Little …
Evening Dock
It is that time of year. The days are getting shorter again. Winter will soon take over and rule our world for few months. Last …