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Skálavík

A remote bay beyond the mountains from Bolungarvík, with an open beach, dramatic coastal scenery and a strong sense of isolation.

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WHY VISIT

About Skálavík

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FIRST-HAND ADVICE

✓Check road conditions before leaving Bolungarvík.

✓Bring food, water and warm clothing.

✓Do not assume access because a navigation app offers a route.

KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

Access is seasonal and dependent on current road and weather conditions. Check the road before travelling.

Ísafjörður & Bolungarvík

A waterfall in Tungudalur above Ísafjörður, surrounded by the steep mountain scenery of the valley.

Ísafjörður & Bolungarvík

The open shoreline beside Bolungarvík, backed by steep mountains and exposed to the northern Westfjords coast.

Ísafjörður & Bolungarvík

An elevated perspective over remote Skálavík and the surrounding outer Westfjords coastline.

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