EAST ICELAND
Hellisfjörður
Uninhabited and richly vegetated fjord hiding the remains of an early twentieth-century whaling station.
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About Hellisfjörður
Hellisfjörður lies across Norðfjarðarflói from Neskaupstaður. Today it is deserted, but the remains of a whaling station dating from the early twentieth century survive within the isolated landscape.
Our practical tips
✓This is a specialist wilderness destination rather than a casual sightseeing stop.
✓Historic whaling remains add interest to the otherwise completely remote landscape.