The 5 Most Charming Villages in Iceland
by The common manifestation of a settlement in Iceland is a village. With the exception of a few, most settlements have a dock on the shore, …
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Small villages scattered around the island are prominent features of Icelandic society. These are frequently fishing villages where life revolves around the catch of the day. These are sometimes villages formed around educational institutions or other types of businesses.
Many villages have faced difficult times in recent decades. The capital, with all of its quality of life and entertainment options, has drawn many people from the countryside. People have been returning to small villages in recent years if there is work to be had.
People who live in small villages in the countryside may be able to add 1-2 hours to their day that they would otherwise spend on trips within the capital area. Because of this, the villages are enjoyable to visit as they provide a quality of life away from the hustle and bustle of the capital.
The Village of Skerries, Kelp and Geothermal Energy
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 …
Grenivík, The Village With The Spectacular Towering Mountain
Grenivík is a village on the east side of Eyjafjörður. It takes about 30 minutes to drive there from Akureyri. The village is not by …
Enjoying Amazing Mountain Views and Wildlife At Hornafjörður
Hornafjörður is a village surrounded by the Vatnajökull area on one side and the open sea on the other. The village itself is flat with …
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 …
Westfjords In Winter Focus
The Westfjords have been through difficult times in recent weeks. For a long time there was a winter storm with heavy snowfall. The road system …
The Fishing Village Flateyri
The village of Flateyri is in the fjord Onundarfjordur, about 25 kilometers from Isafjordur driving part of the way through a tunnel. Flateyri is a …
Holmavik is The Scenic Fishing Village
Holmavik is the first village you come to when you drive to the Westfjords. It is located in Steingrimsfjordur and is a small village of …
The Village In The Heart Of Dalir Area
Budardalur is one of the few unique villages in Iceland that is by the sea, but without a large harbor. Budardalur is not a fishing …
The Village Below The Icelandic Alps
The village of Thingeyri is 48 kilometers from Isafjordur and a part of the township of Isafjordur. Thingeyri is in Dyrafjordur, a fjord seen by …
Bíldudalur Is A Fishing Village With A New Purpose
Bildudalur is a small village in the beautiful fjord Arnarfjordur. Sheltered by high mountains located deep in the fjord the weather in Bildudalur is often …
Talknafjordur is The Fishing and Salmon Village
Talknafjordur is a fishing village half an hour drive from Patreksfjordur and a 6.5-hour drive from Reykjavik. Talknafjordur is by many considered one of the …
Hnifsdalur is The Village in the Valley
Hnifsdalur is a small village just 4 kilometers from Isafjordur. The valley is at the mouth of Skutulsfjordur fjord overlooking the Snowy Coast (Snaefjallastrond). The …