The Promise of Summer
by Summer is coming in the Westfjords of Iceland. The green is getting more visible and the snow continues to melt away from the mountains. The …
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The WestfjordsWay is a scenic driving route that will take you on an unforgettable journey. It is a true driving experience, twisting and turning, occasionally along gravel roads and through tunnels, with stops to explore at viewpoints, mountain tops, beaches, or headlands.
It is a 950-kilometer loop that circles the Westfjords. The route can be driven, cycled, or walked. Whatever mode of transportation you choose, you will encounter incredible fjords, mountains, heaths, and valleys in Iceland.
Suddenly Skate Fjord
Driving from Isafjordur to Reykjavik or vice versa you have to drive the fjord Skate Fjord (Skötufjörður). The fjord is mostly deserted. The fjord is …
Smooth Fjords
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
The Midnight Sun In The Westfjords
Sitting on the north-facing shore and watching the spectacle of the midnight sun slowly disappearing behind the ocean’s horizon is a phenomenon almost out of …
Spring Is Just Around The Corner
Ask me about the hills above me and in front of me and I will probably answer incorrectly. Ask me about the admiration and the …
Streaming Freshwater Brooks And Rivers
Iceland has an abundance of fresh water running from the mountains or glaciers to the ocean. Westfjords is no exception. In each fjord there are …
The Westfjords Shores With Abundance Of Life
If there is one thing that comes to mind when you think about the Westfjords it is the shores. The Westfjords shores make up approximately …
Motherly Love And Protection
When the weather is bad and the storm rages outside a motherly love and protection is all that a child needs. That is exactly the …
New Icelandic Circle In Development: #TheWestfjordsWay
Looking at a map of Iceland, the Westfjords are almost like a crown jewel. Now a new and exciting tourist route is being developed in …