Eurovision Song Contest Mania
by We love the Eurovision Song Contest just like almost every other Icelander. For decades Icelanders have dreamt of winning the contest. We got very close …
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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 …
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. …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Hundreds Of Bad Weather Alerts
This winter is setting new records in bad weather and associated effects with 230 bad weather alerts issued in Iceland since early December 2019. Our …
Isafjordur Airport: The Most Stunning Landing In Europe?
At Isafjordur Airport planes land along the mountain cliffs or by taking a handbrake turn over nearby mountain hills. A flying experience you will never …
Icelandic Weather Transformations
The weather in Iceland is known for its transformations. One moment it is raining, then snowing and then the sky lights up with otherworldly sunshine. …
Strikes In The Public Sector
For tourists visiting Iceland hearing about strikes taking place is not the best news they want to hear. However, strikes can happen everywhere in the …
Small Whirlwinds Playing On The Ocean
The storm that is crossing Iceland at this moment is not so bad in the Westfjords. It surely is a storm and some snow but …
Global Storming Coming
In the autumn we wondered if this winter would be mild like the ones before. Well, there is no need to speculate anymore. This winter …
Snow Warriors
The snow keeps falling in the Westfjords of Iceland. Sometimes straight down and sometimes on the side depending on how the wind blows. After a …
The Ultimate Source of Life
It is always special when the sun begins to peek over the mountains in the Westfjords. It has an alternative meaning; the darkest days are …
The Spectacular Heaven’s Agreement
The weather has once again played the leading role in the past week. This time it was not snow falling, but a lot of rain …
Storm Dancing On Glassy Roads
Snow is great unless it is too wet and heavy. Storm can also be great until it begins to blast the roads you are driving …
Magma Accumulation Near Town Of Grindavik
The year has started with a vengeance. Crazy weather in January with avalanches, closed roads and many accidents. January ended as the earth near the …
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 …