Árneshreppur Scenic Route
The extraordinary remote journey through Árneshreppur linking isolated communities, fjords, waterfalls and the wild northern Strandir coastline.
About Árneshreppur Scenic Route
Árneshreppur is one of Iceland’s most sparsely populated and isolated municipalities. Travelling through it is less about ticking off individual attractions and more about experiencing an extraordinary landscape of mountains, abandoned farms, waterfalls, tiny settlements and open coastline.
Our practical tips
✓Allow an entire day rather than rushing the route.
✓Fuel up before entering remote northern Strandir.
✓Carry food, water and warm clothing.
✓Download offline maps.
✓Check live road conditions immediately before travelling.
✓Turn around if conditions deteriorate.
Getting there and visiting
Access
The route is highly seasonal. Always check official road conditions before travelling and never assume the route is passable because a navigation app displays it.