Westfjords Travel Guide

Explore Ísafjörður A harbour town hugged by steep peaks, Ísafjörður draws sea-kayakers, boat trips to bird colonies and a compact fish-processing history showcased at the Maritime Museum. Explore Dynjandi A cascading, multi-tiered waterfall (Fjallfoss) in the Westfjords reached by a short coastal drive and footpath. Explore Látrabjarg Long coastal cliff in Iceland’s Westfjords where large seabird colonies nest; walkers come for puffin and auk sightings within easy reach of the road. Explore Hornbjarg A sheer sea cliff in the Westfjords, Hornbjarg attracts hikers and birdwatchers with coastal trails, ocean viewpoints and nesting seabirds. Explore Vigur A small Westfjords island, Vigur draws visitors for seabird colonies, eiderdown farms and a preserved turf house. Explore Flatey, Breiðafjörður Flatey island in Breiðafjörður keeps a tiny village of painted wooden houses and a seasonal ferry link. Explore Æðey Æðey sits in Iceland’s Westfjords as a small, remote island prized for seabird cliffs, coastal hiking and seasonal boat landings rather than regular services.