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Visit Westfjords stands as the authoritative destination marketing and management organization, dedicated to elevating the Westfjords region of Iceland as a sustainable and premier tourist destination.
Our Goal:
“The Westfjords: A sustainable, high-quality destination where profitable tourism operates in harmony with the environment and community. The Westfjord Way evolves alongside developments in recreation that leverage the region’s distinctive features, breathtaking nature, and cohesive village landscapes throughout the year.”
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Key Tourism Initiatives
Winter
Winter Tourism Opportunities in the Westfjords
Winter in the Westfjords offers a unique and serene experience, vastly different from the busier summer months. We are working on expanding winter tourism in the region and encourage travel trade partners to explore the many possibilities for small group travel, focusing on authentic experiences and local expertise.
Vestfjarðaleiðin
Vestfjarðaleiðin (Icelandic for TheWestfjordsWay and pronounced ‘Vest-fyar-tha-lay-thin’) is a dramatic driving route which makes for a memorable road trip. It is real driving experience, twisting and turning, occasionally along gravel roads and through tunnels, giving visitors the freedom to choose where to stop and explore – at viewpoints, mountain tops, beaches or headlands
Outdoor Adventures
Outdoor Adventure Highlights
The Westfjords offer a wide range of outdoor adventures, from soft activities like birdwatching to more extreme sports such as wakeboarding and skiing. With its dramatic landscapes, diverse wildlife, and vast coastline, the region is perfect for both casual adventurers and thrill-seekers. Whether you're interested in hiking through nature reserves, kayaking along rugged fjords, or catching the perfect wave, the Westfjords provide a backdrop like no other.
Culture and History
The Westfjords is a region where history and culture come alive through its vibrant festivals, historic landmarks, and rich traditions. Visitors can explore the area’s cultural scene through annual events that showcase local talent, while its museums and heritage sites offer insight into the region's past. From music festivals to historic sites connected to Iceland’s early settlers, the Westfjords provides a diverse cultural experience.
Cruise Ships
Discover the Westfjords: Iceland's Premier Cruise Destination
The Westfjords, recognized as Lonely Planet's 2022 Best Region in the World, offer cruise lines the opportunity to explore dramatic landscapes, rich cultural heritage, and pristine natural environments. Ísafjörður, as the third-largest cruise port in Iceland, recorded 184 visits with 143,119 passengers in 2023, underscoring the region’s capacity to handle significant cruise traffic.
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Árneshreppur
Iceland’s least populous; the municipality of Árneshreppur has only 50 inhabitants. The road connecting the region to the rest of Iceland can be close
Bíldudalur
Bíldudalur is nested by the fjord Arnarfjörður, a location which is not only beautiful but also responsible for Bíldudalur’s reputation as the “good-w
Bolungarvík
Bolungarvík is the northernmost village in the Westfjords, situated on an eponymous cove.The village has been a fishing port since settlement, so natu
Djúpavík
Traveling along road #643 through the Árneshreppur municipality is one of the most scenic drives you could ever take. Besides the breathtaking nature,
Drangsnes
Drangsnes is a fishing village, pure and simple. Conveniently located near the fishing grounds, it thrives in its minimalistic ways. In fact, the entr
Flatey
Breiðafjörður is the second biggest fjord in Iceland as it stretches 70 km where it is widest. Where the fjord gets more shallow there are almost unco
Flateyri
Flateyri has been a trading post since 1792 and saw its heyday in the 19th century when it was home to a fleet of decked vessels and the base for shar
Hnífsdalur
Hnífsdalur is a small village between Ísafjörður and Bolungarvík. It has some 200 inhabitants, many of whom seek work in Ísafjörður, only 4 km away. T
Hólmavík
Hólmavík is a small fishing town nested by the large Steingrímsfjördur fjord. It is the largest town in the region and the perfect place to take a bre
Ísafjörður
Rooted in a rich history as a trading post since the 16th century, Ísafjörður has evolved from its humble beginnings into the vibrant heart of the Wes
Norðurfjörður
Norðurfjörður is a part of Árneshreppur the least populous municipality in Iceland, with only 53 inhabitants. It stretches over a wide area, though, c
Patreksfjörður
Patreksfjörður is the biggest town in the southern part of the Westfjords, with a population of around 780. Early in the 20th century, Patreksfjörður
Reykhólar
If you are interested in bird-watching, the small village of Reykhólar is the perfect hub. The sea closest to shore is very shallow and with a high ti
Suðureyri
Suðureyri is a fine example of an Icelandic fishing village. The village only began to form in the early 20th century, growing rapidly with the mechan
Súðavík
The small and friendly fishing village of Súðavík, 20 kilometres from Ísafjörður. Since 1995, when an avalanche destroyed a big part of the village, i
Tálknafjörður
Tálknafjörður is a friendly village in the southern part of the Westfjords, with a population of approximately 300. For centuries, most of the locals
Þingeyri
Þingeyri is a small village situated on a spit of land in one of Iceland's most scenic fjords, Dýrafjörður. Like in most other seaside villages in Ice