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Gjögur

A tiny and extremely remote settlement area in Árneshreppur with strong connections to the traditional fishing history of Strandir.

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WHY VISIT

About Gjögur

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FIRST-HAND ADVICE

✓Do not expect normal town services.

✓Carry food, water and warm clothing.

✓Download offline maps before travelling.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Road access is highly seasonal and remote. Check current official road conditions before travelling.

Strandir & Árneshreppur

A tiny remote settlement beneath steep mountains, famous for its enormous abandoned herring factory and extraordinary coastal setting.

Strandir & Árneshreppur

The main settlement of Strandir and a useful base for exploring the remote eastern side of the Westfjords.

Strandir & Árneshreppur

A small fishing village on the Strandir coast best known for its seaside hot pots and views towards Grímsey island.

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