Öxarfjörður

Broad bay on the northeast coast framed by mountains, wetlands and long stretches of black-sand coastline.

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FIRST-HAND ADVICE

✓This is a wider landscape rather than a single stop.

✓Route 85 gives numerous views across the bay while travelling between Ásbyrgi and Kópasker.

Öxarfjörður

Quiet black-sand beach below Route 85 with long coastal views across Öxarfjörður.

Öxarfjörður

Long, largely undeveloped black-sand coastline stretching around Öxarfjörður.

Öxarfjörður

Small coastal village on the eastern shore of Öxarfjörður and a useful service stop before exploring Melrakkaslétta.

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