The Village of Skerries, Kelp and Geothermal Energy
by A small village called Reykhólar is located in Breiðafjörður on the southern edge of the Westfjords. I went to Reykhólar for the first time in …
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Bridging Communities and Culture in The Westfjords
Icelandic road building has advanced significantly in recent decades. Paved roads have taken the place of hazardous dirt roads, although some areas still need improvement. …
The Magnificent Red Sands of Westfjords
It’s been a long time since we planned to go to the famous Rauðisandur (Red Sands). This summer we gave it a go and we …
Off the Beaten Track to View Kaldalón Lagoon National Treasure
For decades, I’ve looked across Ísafjarðardjúp Bay towards Snæfjallastönd and Drangajökull on my way to Reykjavik and imagined myself exploring the area one day. Finally, …
A Magnificent Pilgrimage with Breathtaking Westfjords Views
It’s unusual to be driving on a road that ends and you can’t go any further. Unaðsdalur valley, also known as Pleasure Valley in English, …
Hiking and Hopping in Stillness
It is especially healing to walk. And it is even more healing to walk in a magnificent environment at the peak of summer, in calm …
Three Fjords, the Ultimate Sightseeing Spot and Homemade Waffles
The most common route from Isafjordur to Reykjavik is via Isafjordur Bay. Then you have to drive through six fjords, the majority of which are …
Salmon Fish Farming Investment and Social Responsibility
When new ships arrive in the Westfjords, it is always an exciting time. People were invited to come see the newest ship in the fleet …
A Tale of Two Fantastic Fjords, Tunnels and a Dangerous Mountain Road
It is a characteristic of the Westfjords fjords that the lowlands are rather small. In my opinion, there are two incredibly beautiful fjords in the …
An Extraordinary Art Exhibition with Arctic Tern Acrobatics
We love going on short day trips. Sometimes we go to photograph the landscape, and other times we go to see fun art exhibitions. We …
Fishing, Geothermal Swimming Pool and a Beautiful Fjord
When you think of fish, the village of Sudureyri by the fjord Sugandafjordur comes to mind. Fish and Sudureyri are inextricably linked, at least in …
The Magical Cove at the Edge of the Inhabited World
On a bright summer day, it is ideal to visit a truly magical location in the Westfjords. A place where time has stood still and …