Region of Iceland
Vestfirðir
Must-visit places
8 places- 01
Dynjandi (Fjallfoss)
Spectacular series of seven waterfalls cascading down a cliff face, often called 'the Jewel of the Westfjords'.
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Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs
Europe's largest bird breeding cliff, home to millions of seabirds, including puffins.
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- 03
Rauðasandur Beach
Unique red sand beach, offering a striking contrast to Iceland's more common black sands.
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Ísafjörður
Largest town in the Westfjords, a charming fishing village surrounded by dramatic mountains.
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- 05
Arctic Fox Centre (Súðavík)
Small museum dedicated to Iceland's only native land mammal and its conservation.
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- 06
Hvítanes Seal Colony
One of the best places to observe seals in their natural habitat.
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- 07
Bolungarvík
Northernmost village in the Westfjords, with a fascinating Ósvör Maritime Museum.
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- 08
Drangajökull Glacier
Smallest of Iceland’s main glaciers, and the only one not to have shrunk in recent years.
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Overview
About Vestfirðir
Remote and rugged Westfjords, characterized by steep fjords, towering bird cliffs, and untouched wilderness.
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- Iceland
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- Suggested stay
- 1 day
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