WESTFJORDS
Hólmavík
The main settlement of Strandir and a useful base for exploring the remote eastern side of the Westfjords.
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About Hólmavík
Hólmavík sits beside Steingrímsfjörður and acts as the principal service and cultural centre for Strandir. It is particularly known for the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft and makes a practical base before heading north towards Drangsnes, Djúpavík and Árneshreppur.
Our practical tips
✓Use Hólmavík to stock up before travelling farther north into Strandir.
✓Allow time for the Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft.
✓Fuel and services become much more limited farther north.