What to See & Do

Back to nature
If horse riding, boat trips, fishing, hiking or wildlife exploration are your cup of tea, the West Fjords will seem like paradise. This is the only place to spot a sea eagle and probably the best place to see the arctic fox in its natural environment. The whole region is teeming with wildlife and unique flora.

Wide open spaces
Dynjandi is the collective name, meaning thunderous, for no less than seven waterfalls that tumble down the hillsides of Arnarfjordur. Spanning a depth of 100 metres in total, the waterfalls have a campsite close by, a perfect setting from which to ponder the power of water. And for hikers, the unmissable stop is

Hornstrandir nature reserve and Latrabjarg
Two of the biggest seabird cliffs in north atlantic! Latrabjarg is the biggest, the most westerly point of Europe with its cliffs rising to 440m, is home to the biggest gathering of seabirds in the north Atlantic. Hornstrandir, a nature reserve that will leave you breathless. Totally uninhabited during winter, the journey is not for the faint of heart, but the reward for those who get this far is almost indescribable.

		Attractions			Activities		Whats On		Travel Suggestions
			Pure nature, open spaces, dramatic fjords, millions of birds and local culture. Westfjords is truely a world apart.		Enjoying the untoutched nature, experiencing an adventure, enjoying food from local ingredience and our unique culture.		The people of the Westfjords like to keep busy. Festivals, concerts, art exhibits and many more area available throughout the region.		Need ideas? We have put together some travel suggestion for you to look at.