Vestfjarðaleiðin

The journey is more enjoyable if you stop at beautiful and interesting rest stops. Visit Eiríksstaðir, the reconstructed farm of Erik the Red, see the seals at Hvítanes, or experience the magic in Hólmavík.

Unique and unexpected places, museums, eating places, attractions and places to stay. Examples include: Samúel Jónsson Sculptures; Museum of Sorcery & Witchcraft; The Old Book Store; The Sea Monster Museum.

Hot pools, beaches, waterfalls, kayaking, whale watching. Examples include: hot pools Guðrúnarlaug and Hellulaug; Dynjandi Waterfall; boat tours to watch the whales and cliff birds; kayaking in Ögur and Ísafjörður.

Head up towards the sky to viewpoints, mountain passes, hiking routes/ tours and winter skiing. Examples include: Bolafjall; Kleifabúi statue at Kleifaheiði Pass; Dynjandi waterfall; the experience of flying into Ísafjörður; winter skiing; having a guide take you into the wild; hiking up to the Trolls seat, Naustahvilft or hike the old road to Bolungarvík.

The sagas, longhouses, museums and events. Examples include: Hnjótur Museum; Heydalur Guesthouse; Eiríksstaðir Viking Museum; Eldsmiðjan Iron making; Ósvör Maritime Museum; Jón Sigurðsson Museum

Evocative and emotive places, views and experiences that capture the essence of Vestfjarðaleiðin. Examples include: the aircraft at Hnjótur; Garðar BA64 Steel Ship; the red roofed A-frame sheep hut in Arnarfjörður; Puffins, Whales, Seals and Arctic.

The best eating places, coffee stops, excellent restaurants serving local produce and farm shops. Examples include: Erpsstaðir Dairy; Fisherman, Suðureyri; Tjöruhúsið; Restaurant Galdur; Sætt og Salt; Dokkan Brugghús; cafes such as Kaffi Sól, Litlibær, Simbahöllin; as well as Saltverk and Norðursalt