Off the Beaten Track to View Kaldalón Lagoon National Treasure
by 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 …
Icelandic Weather: Hoping for the Best or Preparing for the Worst
Today’s focus is on Icelandic weather. Yesterday, the weather in the southern part of the country was extremely bad. Strong winds, cold temperatures, and heavy …
Keflavik Airport Passengers Statistics
The tourism industry in Iceland appears to be regaining strength following the recent disasters caused by the Covid-19 epidemic. If the May months of these …
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 …
Iceland Population: Past, Present and Future
It’s incredible to think that there were only about 43 thousand Icelanders in 1735. Icelanders number around 377 thousand today. Icelanders are expected to have …
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 …
Volcanos, Waterfall of Trolls and Paradise Hollow
Those who drive around Borgarfjordur and pass Bifrost hamlet, either north or south, will no doubt notice a very scenic volcano by the road called …
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 …
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 …
Standing in Front of the Raw Power of Icelandic Nature
The experience of standing in front of Iceland’s beautiful nature can be unforgettable, but few things are more amazing than standing in front of a …
Is Cool Summer the Next Hot Trend?
Summer is now and it’s the best time of the year. There has been an exchange of sunshine and showers, and in between calm and …
Fatal Accidents On The Popular Black Sand Beach Are Unnecessary
Last week, another tourist died on the black sands of Reynisfjara beach, which is a popular destination in the South. These fatal accidents happen when …
Cruise Ships in the Narrow Fjord – Photo Gallery
Year after year, cruise ships have come to Isafjordur Town, and their number has increased year by year. The only exception was in COVID in …
Passengers on Cruise Ships Bring an Invigorating Atmosphere
It is estimated that this year, close to 150,000 tourists will come on cruise ships to the Westfjords. These tourists make an amazing impression on …
Hiking For Health On Holistic Hills
It has long been said that walking is the most underrated physical activity. It’s not only that walking promotes a healthy body, but it also …
Varmahlíð is the Village in the Sunshine Fjord
Varmahlíð is a great stop if you are driving north on the mountain road Vatnsskarð or coming from the north on the mountain road Öxnadalsheiði. …
Skagaströnd – Höfðakaupstaður: A Trading Place for Centuries
Skagaströnd has been in my mind for decades as the Icelandic country music venue. Several decades ago, famous outdoor festivals were held over the traders’ …
Sauðárkrókur (Krókurinn): The Prosperous Town in Skagafjörður
Sauðárkrókur is a town on the Skagafjordur’s southwest shore. The town is very beautiful, situated below the Nafir hill along the shore. Sauðárkrókur is a …
Laugarbakki Village in Miðfjörður
Laugarbakki is a small village near the main road above Miðfjarðará in the land of Reykir. There is geothermal heat and enough hot water for …
Borðeyri Village in Hrútafjörður
Borðeyri in Hrútafjörður is one of the smallest villages in Iceland. In 2018, the population was 16. The village is now part of the Húnaþingi …