The Westfjords
In addition to being the most sparsely inhabited region in the country, the Westfjords are also the oldest, geologically speaking. The massive peninsula is as old as 24 million years, while the rest of the country dates back just 15 million years, at the oldest.
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Most popular attractions in the Westfjords
Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður is the largest settlement in the West Fjords. It is well known for its...
Dynjandi
The impressive Dynjandi waterfall is located at the base of the Arnarfjörður fjord....
Látrabjarg
A favourite spot for bird-lovers, Látrabjarg cliff, lies at the westernmost point of...
Rauðisandur
Rauðisandur, or “Red Sands,” is named for the unique golden-red colour of the sand beach...
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Súðavík
Súðavík is a small town in the Westfjords region of the country. It is notable as the...
Ósvör Maritime Museum
On the seaside of Bolungarvík is the Ósvör Maritime Museum, a fascinating exhibit built...
Hrafnseyri
Hrafnseyri is the birthplace of ‘Iceland’s pride; its shield and its sword’, Jón...
Flatey
Flatey is the largest of the Western Islands on the Breidafjordur Bay and a popular spot...
Hólmavík
Hólmavík is a small village on the Steingrímsfjörður fjord and has been a commercial...
Norðurfjörður
This cove with its hamlet of the same name, is situated in Árneshreppur, Iceland’s least...
Vigur Island
This is the second largest island of the Ísafjörður Bay. It is a lovely island, rich in...
Hornstrandir
The Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is located on the Hornstrandir peninsula of Iceland, the...
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