Westfjords
Djúpavík Herring Factory
The enormous former herring-processing factory that dominates Djúpavík and tells the story of the settlement’s brief industrial boom.
1–2 hoursEasy
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Westfjords
Djúpavík Viewpoint
An elevated perspective over Djúpavík, its old herring factory and the surrounding fjord.
Under 30 minutesEasy
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Djúpavík Waterfall
A waterfall descending dramatically behind Djúpavík and its historic herring factory.
30–60 minutesEasy
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Drangajökull Northern Wilderness
The vast roadless wilderness surrounding the northern side of Drangajökull between Jökulfirðir and Hornstrandir.
Full dayChallenging
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Drangavík
An isolated coastal area in the wilderness of northern Strandir beyond the region’s main settlements.
Half dayChallenging
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Drangsnes
A small fishing village on the Strandir coast best known for its seaside hot pots and views towards Grímsey island.
1–2 hoursVery easy
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Drangsnes Coast
The quiet shoreline around Drangsnes, with broad views over Steingrímsfjörður and towards Grímsey.
30–60 minutesVery easy
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Drangsnes Hot Pots
A row of simple geothermal hot pots beside the sea at Drangsnes, offering one of the most memorable informal bathing experiences in Strandir.
1–2 hoursVery easy
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Drangsnes Viewpoint
A scenic perspective across the waters around Drangsnes and towards Grímsey.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
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Dynjandi
A huge tiered waterfall cascading down the mountainside in one of the most dramatic settings in the Westfjords.
30–60 minutesModerate
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Dynjandi Viewpoint
A scenic perspective on Dynjandi and the surrounding Arnarfjörður landscape.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
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Dynjandisheiði
A high mountain landscape near Dynjandi offering a striking transition between the fjords and uplands of the central Westfjords.
30–60 minutesVery easy
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Engidalur
A valley in the mountain landscape around Ísafjörður offering quiet scenery and access to the surrounding outdoors.
1–2 hoursEasy
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Eyrarfjall
A mountain in the Önundarfjörður area offering elevated views over the fjord and surrounding Westfjords landscape.
2–4 hoursChallenging
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Eyrarfjall above Ísafjörður
A mountain above the Ísafjörður area providing expansive views over the town and surrounding fjords.
2–4 hoursChallenging
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Eyvindarfjörður
A remote wilderness fjord beyond the more accessible settlements of northern Strandir.
Half dayChallenging
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Faktorshús
A historic timber building in the Neðstikaupstaður area reflecting Ísafjörður’s long trading history.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
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Flatey Church
The distinctive church on Flatey forms one of the cultural highlights of the island’s tiny historic settlement.
Under 30 minutesEasy
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Flatey Island
A peaceful historic island in Breiðafjörður known for colourful old buildings, abundant birdlife and an atmosphere that feels wonderfully removed from mainland Iceland.
2–4 hoursEasy
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Flatey Library
A tiny historic library on Flatey and one of the island’s most unusual cultural landmarks.
Under 30 minutesEasy
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Flatey Village
The tiny historic settlement on Flatey, characterised by colourful traditional buildings and the peaceful atmosphere of Breiðafjörður.
30–60 minutesEasy
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Flateyri
A historic village beneath the mountains of Önundarfjörður, known for its unusual museums, old buildings and powerful avalanche history.
1–2 hoursVery easy
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Flateyri Avalanche Barriers
Enormous avalanche-defence structures above Flateyri that also provide an unusual perspective over the village and Önundarfjörður.
30–60 minutesEasy
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Flateyri Avalanche Memorial
A memorial to the people who lost their lives in the devastating avalanche that struck Flateyri in 1995.
Under 30 minutesVery easy
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