Top Experiences in Westfjords

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The Sea Monsters Museum
Icelandic Sea Monster Museum in the Westfjords
Self guided
If you like folklore, Iceland has plenty to go around! Tales of sea monsters have played a vivid role in Icelandic folk culture for centuries, and experts have found thousands of written accounts all around the country. Today, these equivocal creatures (that many eyewitnesses still claim to...
Birdwatching & Hiking the Látrabjarg Cliffs
Self guided
Látrabjarg is one of the largest bird cliffs in Iceland, located at the westernmost point of Europe in the Westfjords region of Iceland. The cliffs stretch up to nearly 1,500 feet (441 m) high and are almost 9 miles (14 km) long. These steep, vertical cliffs are home to millions of birds in the...
Hiking Kaldbakur Mountain in the Westfjords
Self guided
In terms of hiking the mountains of Iceland, the locals may consider the route up Mt. Kaldbakur, the highest point in the Westfjords, as relatively easy. This declaration is mostly because the trail is refreshing compared to others: no glaciers, no loose rocks, no razor-thin ridges, and no...
Hiking in Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the Westfjords
11 hours
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Small group
Hornstrandir Nature Reserve sits at the tip of Iceland's Westfjords region and offers a blend of picturesque scenery and fascinating history. A hike in the area passes by remains of a British radar station from WWII, many species of Icelandic birds, and some of the most beautiful cliffs in the...

Experiences in Westfjords, Iceland

Six Great Day-Hikes in the Westfjords
Six Great Day-Hikes in the Westfjords

Home to a rugged landscape and trails for every type of hiker, the Westfjords region provides a perfect backdrop for exploring Iceland on foot. Marvel at geysers, have a picnic on the shores of a scenic bay, and take in the mountain peaks as you make your way through one of the country's most beautiful trekking areas.

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