Raudasandur is a glorious 10km long beach of shell sand, with a reddish hue when the sun shines on it. It’s such an idyllic spot that you can see why some might be tempted to take a dip here on a sunn...

Bildudalur, one of the more isolated villages of the West Fjords, is endowed with the lion's share of mouthwatering scenery. Sited on the shore of Arnafjordur, the region's second largest fjord, the v...

On the north shore of Dyrafjordur, you can take a scenic detour on road 614, passing Myrar farm, Iceland´s biggest eider duck nesting area. Common eiders are long-lived ground-nesting sea ducks who...

Connected to Iceland’s mainland by a strip of land just 10km wide, the West Fjords region has a reputation for outstanding mountain and fjord scenery, golden sand beaches, huge colonies of cliff-nesti...

In Trekyllisvik you’ll find seals, birds and a sweeping bay piled with driftwood. Enjoy a coffee here, take a look at local handicrafts fashioned from items collected in the bay and visit the local mu...

Drangey, one of the most distinctive landmarks in Skagafjordur, is a 200m high flat-topped island in the fjord. For many centuries, Drangey was an important larder for the people of Skagafjordur and t...

By taking a 4km detour from road 1 you can visit Vaglaskogur, Iceland’s second largest natural birch forest, on the banks of the Fnjoska river. Exceptionally tall and straight birch trees grow in this...

This scenic village is a little off the beaten track, but worth a visit for its majestic mountains and unrivaled fjord views. The locals mostly work in the village’s thriving fishing industry. Take a...

Don’t miss the chance to visit Grimsey Island for a peek at the puffins. However, don't confuse this Grimsey with the island off the north coast of Iceland, which bears the same name! Legend has it...

Godafoss, the ‘waterfall of the gods’, is remarkable for its symmetry. It can be viewed from both sides of the river, each giving a different perspective on the falls. The access path from the car par...