
Djupavik (Djúpavík) Herring History and Village
Djúpavík's old herring factory, Iceland, Árneshreppur
In sheltered Reykjarfjordur, Djupavík’s weather-beaten herring factory and rusting ship are all that remains of an era when this remote outpost was a hive of activity. Djupavik’s story began when a he...

Nordurfjordur and Krossnes Swimming Pool
Strandavegur, Iceland, Hólmavík
Occupying a resplendent position dominated by 646m high Krossnesfjall, the tiny village of Nordurfjordur is really just a cluster of houses, a guesthouse, cafe and small shop sited amid fertile farmla...

Skalavik (Skalavík) - midnight sun
Skálavíkurvegur, Iceland, Bolungarvík
Located 10km from Bolungarvik, Skalavik is a peaceful bay facing the ocean where a handful of farmers used to live year round. On a clear evening in early summer you may be lucky to catch the midnight...

South of Patreksfjordur (Patreksfjörður)
Patreksfjörður, Iceland, Patreksfjörður
The long peninsula south of Patreksfjordur ends at Iceland’s most westerly point and it takes a bit of effort to get there on a bone-shaking gravel road. However, you’ll be rewarded with glorious beac...

Breidavik (Breiðavík), a beautiful beach
Breiðavík, Iceland, Patreksfjörður
This wide bay, just off road 612, boasts an exceptionally beautiful golden sand beach, aquamarine waters and untouched scenic surrounds. A stop here is definitely recommended for a stroll along the 2....

Dynjandisheidi (Dynjandisheiði) drive
Vestfjarðavegur, Iceland, Bíldudalur
The gravel road between Bildudalur and Þingeyri is one of the most exciting and scenic drives in Iceland. Take it slowly, stopping at the numerous viewpoints to soak up the rugged landscapes. Often in...

Dyrafjordur (Dýrafjörður) to Arnarfjordur (Arnarfjörður) coast track
Dýrafjörður, Thingeyri, Iceland, Þingeyri
Look at the map and you will see a coastal route connecting Dyrafjordur and Arnarfjordur. This treacherous route is accessed by road 622 leading to Haukadalur valley and Svalvogar lighthouse. From Sva...

Drangajokull (Drangajökull) glacier
Snæfjallastrandarvegur, Iceland, Hólmavík
Drangajokull, Iceland´s northernmost glacier, is visible from many places in the West Fjords. The fifth largest glacier in the country, its highest peak reaches 925m and its area is about 200km². When...