Every Tourist Will Leave Ísafjörður Town With a Lasting Impression – Here Is Why?
by Ísafjörður is a beautiful town in Iceland’s Westfjords region. It is the largest town in the Westfjords and the administrative headquarters of the municipality of …
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Westfjords of Iceland Embrace You With Their Untouched Beauty and Serene Atmosphere
The Westfjords are experiencing a picture-perfect summer morning right now. The sky is blue, the sun is shining, and the water in the ocean is …
Hornstrandir Nature Reserve and Jökulfirðir in the Westfjords
Jökulfirðir, which leads in from Ísafjörður Bay and include wonderfully magnificent fjords, and Hornstrandir Nature Reserve are visited annually by tens of thousands of people. …
8 Reasons Why You Should Visit Westfjords of Iceland
Iceland’s Westfjords are remarkable in their own right for a number of reasons. This area of Iceland is truly one of a kind because of …
Moments of Solitude
Sometimes, solitude is important. It is priceless to be able to go somewhere in nature and be by yourself, with your own thoughts and emotions. …
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 …
Bridging Communities and Culture in The Westfjords
Icelandic road building has advanced significantly in recent decades. Paved roads have taken the place of hazardous dirt roads, although some areas still need improvement. …
The Magnificent Red Sands of Westfjords
It’s been a long time since we planned to go to the famous Rauðisandur (Red Sands). This summer we gave it a go and we …
Off the Beaten Track to View Kaldalón Lagoon National Treasure
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 …
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 …
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 …
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 …
Fishing, Geothermal Swimming Pool and a Beautiful Fjord
When you think of fish, the village of Sudureyri by the fjord Sugandafjordur comes to mind. Fish and Sudureyri are inextricably linked, at least in …
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 …
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 …
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 …