The Midnight Sun In The Westfjords
by 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 …
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
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 …
Streaming Freshwater Brooks And Rivers
Iceland has an abundance of fresh water running from the mountains or glaciers to the ocean. Westfjords is no exception. In each fjord there are …
The Westfjords Shores With Abundance Of Life
If there is one thing that comes to mind when you think about the Westfjords it is the shores. The Westfjords shores make up approximately …
New Icelandic Circle In Development: #TheWestfjordsWay
Looking at a map of Iceland, the Westfjords are almost like a crown jewel. Now a new and exciting tourist route is being developed in …
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 …
Mountain Similarities
Kirkjufell in Grundarförður is one of the most photographed mountains in Iceland. Its pristine beauty is undeniable as it stands tall in its entirety with …
Rest Stop Memories
Some places are more dear to you than others. This is one such place. It is covered with snow and at the moment is not …
Distant Church Lights In Snow Storm
It is calming to see the church lights through the snow storm. No matter which religion you have there is something special about it. This …
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 …
Westfjords Winter Salutation
After waiting all the way from Reykjavik in uncertainty about how the weather would be in Ísafjörður and the nearby fjords, this magnificent view came …
Admiring Nature’s Power
When a snow storm has ruled for many days, the things that one takes for granted become especially important. Looking back into the clear sky …
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 …
Christmas Day in The Westfjords
The mood of the day is stillness and tranquility. The weather is cold but still and the sun does some paintwork on the sky. Christmas …
At The End Of The Road
Sometimes the road ends and the destination is unclear. Maybe this is a new road to a new destination. This typical Westfjords valley is Önundarfjörður …
Hooked On The Harbour
It’s amazing how the environment changes a lot in the early winter sunset when the sky is clear and the sea is calm. This is …
Pink Is The Innocent Winter Color
When the daylight time is short and bright over the winter, the pink color comes along and sets an incredibly beautiful look on the landscape. …
It’s Time For Christmas Lights
Across Iceland, there is a tradition of lighting large Christmas trees in towns and cities. Now that time has arrived. At these events, prominent people …
Sun Rays From The Skies
It does not have to be sunshine to enjoy the beauty of the sun. The sun can shower us with beautiful rays filtered by the …
At The End Of The Gravel Road
It has taken many years for Iceland to bring the main roads of the country to a paved road and do not yet see the …