EAST ICELAND
Viðfjörður
Remote deserted fjord south of Norðfjörður known for wilderness hiking and a long tradition of eerie local ghost stories.
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About Viðfjörður
Viðfjörður is the southernmost of the three main arms of Norðfjarðarflói. An old coastal track provides hiking towards Stuðlar and Barðsnes, while nineteenth-century stories gave the fjord a reputation as one of the region’s most haunted places.
Our practical tips
✓This is for walkers deliberately looking for remote Eastfjord wilderness.
✓Read some of the Viðfjörður ghost stories before setting out.
Getting there and visiting
Walking
The coastal route towards Stuðlar and Barðsnes takes around 3 hours.