Svalvogar

Svalvogar is a 49-kilometre circular route between the fjords of Dýrafjörður and Arnarfjörður. It usually starts and finishes in Þingeyri and takes the narrow exposed coastal track around the headland (not to be attempted at high tide) and comes back along the Kaldbakur route, past the Westfjords’ tallest mountain in the so-called Westfjords Alps. Sometimes called the Dream Road, Svalvogar is among the most beautiful routes in the country. It is not suitable for small cars and is best enjoyed by mountain bike. Be prepared for a workout, or consider taking a 4x4 vehicle.

If passengers are afraid of heights, it's recommended to begin the route from Arnarfjörður and drive towards Dýrafjörður. This way, when passing another car, yours will be on the right side of the road, which is less intimidating than driving alongside the sea.