The Westfjords

Spectacular arctic fjords, pink sandy beaches, towering cliffs, and Icelandic folklore

Come for:

• Spectacularly narrow fjords Isafjardardjup and Arnarfjörður are favorites) of snow-capped mountains, rugged cliffs and winding arctic seas - consider exploring via kayak, dingy or chartered sailboat
• Hiking through the stunning Hornstrandir nature reserve, 500+ square kilometres of towering cliffs, frosty tundra, expansive flowery fields, and rich wildlife including the Icelandic Arctic fox
• The breathtaking Dynjandi waterfall (otherwise called Fjallfoss or the jewel of the Westfjords), a picturesque set of 7 cascading falls
• The iconic gold and pink sand coloured beach of Rauðasandur, with its pulverized scallop shells that glisten on a sunny day
• Extreme winter surfing with some of the best waves in Iceland
• The popular cliffs of Látrabjarg, a birding paradise and favorite spot for large colonies of puffins
• Traditional heritage – folklore is very much alive here with many museums dedicated to witchcraft and monsters of the sea

Do not expect:

• A single traffic light - at a population density of 0.3 people per square kilometer there really isn’t a need for one
• Crowds - it’s one of Iceland’s most remote and least populated regions