Smooth Fjords
by What a wonderful time the spring can be in Iceland. Just like yesterday. Cloudy skies and smooth ocean surface laying like a cloth of silk …
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The Colors Of Spring
When the snow finally starts to melt away in the Westfjords of Iceland it reveals a whole new picture with different colors. The spring can …
Two Fabulous Fjords And The Heath In-Between
Today we finally have the feeling that spring will eventually beat this difficult winter with style. The sun started to shine, the clouds dissolved showing …
And The Wind Blows
This winter is the winter of the infinite wind. Occasionally the stillness has entered the Westfjords, but then the next day the wind starts blowing …
The Beautiful Town By The Highway Bridge
Borgarnes is one of the highway towns of Iceland. Borgarnes is a one-hour drive from Reykjavik and is the center for the Borgarfjordur area. Borgarfjordur …
Fishing Village With Dramatic History
Sudavik is a village in the western part of Alftafjordur in the Westfjords about 23 kilometers from Isafjordur. Sudavik is a divided village. The old …
Breathe In Disruptive Times
It is still snowing in our part of the world. We have not had this massive snow with best conditions for skiing, best conditions for …
When Heaven And Earth Merges
Having been in the Westfjords for many years I am still always fascinated by the variations in scenery that are created by heaven and earth. …
The Magnificent East Fjords of Iceland
The East Fjords of Iceland is such a fascinating area of similarities and variances that stay in your memories for years attached with warm and …
At The Break Of Dawn
When the snow stops falling, the wind eases, the air chills and tranquility blankets over the fjords you are in for a visual treat. The …
Mountain Views On Route From Reykjavik to Borgarfjordur
It is sometimes nice to drive out of Reykjavik on a beautiful day. Once you pass by the Mosfellsbær town you get a great view …
Crazy Winter Gets More Crazy – Let’s Think About Summer
We have mentioned this crazy winter a few times and there is a reason for it. It has been more crazy than other winters we …
Once Again Driving The Road From Isafjordur to Reykjavik
The road from Isafjordur to Reykjavik is just fascinating. You never get tired of the everchanging mixture of landscape, weather and the seasons. Today you …
The Author’s Mansion At Skriduklaustur
Skriduklaustur is 45 km. drive from Egilsstadir just over half an hour drive on an excellent paved road along the lake Logurinn. One of Iceland’s …
Fantastic Views From Avalanche Barriers
When you visit towns and villages in the Westfjords you will notice the avalanche barriers. They are there for a reason. On the 16th of …
Winters In The Westfjords Are Like No Other
The winter in Iceland officially starts in late October, but the actual winter begins often much earlier. From that moment on you can expect all …
World Of Danger And Fun
How life was easy and carefree when you were young. You were invincible and conquered every danger. You lived on the shore and with the …
Moments At The Tiny Muddy Sandbar
There is a tiny sandbar in Isafjordur Town that fascinates me in many ways. The landscape around it, the shore, the sea and the wildlife …
The Historic Fish Shacks
The fish shacks you will see here and there when you drive around Iceland is a landmark of importance in the history of the island …
Magnificent Magical Morning After
Mornings in the Westfjords are often magnificent and magical. When the day arrives and the sun begins to shine its light from behind the Snowy …