Westfjords & Snæfellsnes
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Westfjords — Overview
The Westfjords (Vestfirðir) are Iceland's most remote and rugged region — a jagged peninsula in the northwest, stretchi…
Dynjandi — Bridal Veil of the Westfjords★★★
The Most Beautiful Waterfall in Iceland? The Dynjandi (also called Fjallfoss) is considered by many to be the most beau…
Látrabjarg — Europe's Westernmost Point★★★
Puffins to the Horizon Látrabjarg is Europe's westernmost point (24°32'W) and one of the largest bird cliffs in the wor…
Hornstrandir — Last Wilderness★★
Iceland's Ultimate Wilderness Experience The Hornstrandir Nature Reserve at the far northwest tip of the Westfjords is…
Ísafjörður — Capital of the Westfjords★
Culture in Seclusion Ísafjörður (population: 2,600) is the largest town in the Westfjords and is dramatically situated…
Snæfellsnes Peninsula
Iceland in Miniature The Snæfellsnes Peninsula west of Reykjavík (2h drive) is often referred to as "Iceland in Miniatu…
Kirkjufell — Iceland's Postcard Mountain★★★
The Most Photographed Mountain in Iceland The Kirkjufell (463 m) near Grundarfjörður is Iceland's most photographed mou…
Snæfellsjökull National Park★★
Jules Verne's Entrance to the Center of the Earth The Snæfellsjökull is a 1,446-meter-high stratovolcano whose summit i…
Arnarstapi & Búðakirkja★★
Arnarstapi — Cliffs & Basalt Art The tiny village of Arnarstapi on the south coast of the Snæfellsnes Peninsula is famo…
Practical Tips
Westfjords — Logistics & Planning Route Distance Travel Time Road Reykjavík → Ísafjörður (via Hólmavík) 460 km 6h Parti…
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