Iceland’s National Day
by Tomorrow is Iceland’s National Day, June 17th. It is also the birthday of Jón Sigurðsson, the leader of the independence movement. Icelanders have been independent …
Category: Westfjords
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
Fog, Stillness And All The Shades Of Gray
It is sometimes easier to take pictures in sunshine than when it is foggy and gray like it was that day. However, foggy and gray …
The Perfect Moment with Two Magnificent Scenic Views
It is always fascinating to see the elements of nature at play in the springtime. This day we noticed a small creek had turned into …
Magnificent Morning and Afternoon
Driving from Isafjordur to Patreksfjordur in the Westfjords is always a fascinating journey. That morning and afternoon was magnificent. The Dynjandi waterfall is a magnet. …
The Ultimate Midnight Sun Spot
Watching the midnight sun is an experience wherever you are in Iceland. Watching it slowly disappear behind the ocean’s horizon with all the colors, shades …
Spring Day In the Westfjords
We adore Westfjords and one of the reasons is the variety in weather, landscape, nature and the ever changing colors all year round. We spent …
The Shell Cove
Did you know it is good for the soul to walk along a sandy shore and maybe play a little, dig a hole or draw …
The Southern Valley
The Southern Valley (Syðridalur) near Bolungarvik is a gem of a valley no matter what time of year. This photo was taken a few years …
Random Moment At Isafjordur Bay
Same day six years ago. Lots of snow is still in the mountains and the bright colors of spring are at play just like today. …
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 …
The Colors Of Spring
When the snow finally starts to melt away in the Westfjords of Iceland it reveals a whole new picture with different colors. The spring can …
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 …
Moments At The Tiny Muddy Sandbar
There is a tiny sandbar in Isafjordur Town that fascinates me in many ways. The landscape around it, the shore, the sea and the wildlife …
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 …