Category Archives: Westfjords

Dark and mysterious, Icelandic culture is heavily bound with magical elements, from elves to trolls, and darker constituents with deadly human consequences. The Museum of Icelandic Sorcery & Witchcraft, also known as Strandagaldur, covers the historical witch trials from the … Continue reading →

Picture this: A trinity of oceanfront hot tubs built right into the seawall of a sleepy Westfjord village. Driving through the eastern stretches of the region just around the bend of a mountain are the Drangsnes Hot Pots, set a few feet … Continue reading →

We didn’t have anything major planned on the itinerary for the long drive between Ísafjörður and Drangsnes, other than enjoying the Westfjords scenery – so stopping off to search for seals was a perfect opportunity to stretch our legs. The … Continue reading →

After a few days of driving through the Westfjords, characterized by quaint fishing villages and serene picturesque countryside, I’d gotten used to the quiet. Entering Ísafjörður felt like diving into a cosmopolitan city, despite its petite population! It is indeed … Continue reading →

Only 2% of visitors to Iceland reach the remote Westfjords, of those few who make the labored journey on the desolate mountain roads mustn’t miss the epic seven-tiered Dynjandi Waterfall. It is the biggest waterfall in the region and one of … Continue reading →

The drive through the Westfjords is utterly enchanting with its seaside vistas and roadside waterfalls, but at times the journey up and down the gravel mountain track can take its toll on the driver of a little 2WD Toyota Yaris. … Continue reading →

Known casually as the Puddle, a small and popular patchwork of geothermal pools sits on the edge of Tálknafjörður, a tiny town in the Westfjords. Road 617 will turn into gravel for just a few minutes until the sign points … Continue reading →

The westernmost point in Iceland. Europe’s biggest bird cliffs. The most visited tourist attraction in the Westfjords. Regardless of its remote and difficult to reach location, laden with accolades Latrabjarg Cliffs is clearly worth the journey. Located at the end … Continue reading →

To get to the western most tip of Europe you’ll have to take a narrow unpaved mountain road. It’s a wild ride that many who travel the Westfjords take to see the famous bird cliffs. Though totally manageable in a … Continue reading →

After nearly seventy years of service around Nordic waters, Garðar BA 64 sits on the shores of Skápadalur Valley in the Westfjords. Originally known as Globe the 4th, the ship was built as a whaling vessel in a Norwegian shipyard … Continue reading →