Off the Beaten Track to View Kaldalón Lagoon National Treasure
by 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, …
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Westfjords are the hidden gem of Iceland. Enjoy beautiful landscapes, fjords, cliffs and one of the largest uninhabited area in Europe. Discover the amazing Westfjords Way – #thewestfjordsway
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 …