Faskrudsfjordur town, by the fjord of the same name, is often referred to as Iceland’s ‘French’ town. It was the main hub for fishermen from Brittany and Normandy from the early 19th Century until 191...

A short detour from road 1, Breiddalsvik is a small fishing community with a couple of hotels and a small supermarket. It has an interesting geological, cultural and linguistic exhibition in its oldes...

The pyramid-shaped mountain Bulandstindur (1069m) towers behind Djupivogur, an attractive fishing village located on the peninsula between Hamarsfjordur and Berufjordur. The village is a short detour...

A jagged row of ancient volcanic plugs dominates Berufjordur’s skyline. On the northern shore of the fjord, look for Blabjorg the blue-green sea cliffs. The protected cliffs are visible from road 1 bu...

Duration: 2 hours. Difficulty: a gentle, steady climb of about 300m returning by the same route. Interest: two unusual and contrasting waterfalls. Start/End: park in the car park near the southern end...

Duration: 2-3 hours. Difficulty: easy level walks on a dirt track. Interest: coastal and mountain views, birds and nature Start/End: Skalanes is 19km east of Seydisfjordur and can be reached on road 9...

At 1833m above sea level, Snaefell is Iceland's highest peak outside of the Vatnajokull icecap. A central volcano, Snaefell was formed during the Ice Age but has been dormant now for thousands of year...

This prominent sea stack stands sentinel by the cliffs of Stapavik on a dramatic stretch of coast, known as Þvottarskridur, the Þvotta screes. Road 1 snakes along the screen, below menacing peaks, oft...

Just off the coast from Djupivogur, the low-lying grassy island is clearly visible from land. As you approach the island by boat the sky is filled with birds flying to and from their nest sites. This...

Contrasting habitats make the Bulandsnes peninsula rich in bird species and an important breeding ground for many birds. The area is recognized as globally important by Birdlife International.  Among...