Westfjords Magic

Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson - (IcelandicExplorer)
Itinerary created by
Gunnar Freyr Gunnarsson
What you’ll do

The Westfjords is one of the most magical parts of Iceland. It’s remote, unique and quiet. There’s so much to explore and the fjord drive are breathtaking.

You can start this itinerary either by exploring the Southern Part of the Westfjords of the Northern. I somehow like to do the Northern first and finish with the Southern Part.

Day Total

411.2 km (255.5 mi)

5 hr 22 min

Day 1 is about making it to the Westfjords. You will see some amazing things along the way before the day. I suggest staying in Heydalur on night 1 before continuing the adventure towards Ísafjörður on Day 2.

There are not super many places listen on day one - but there’s plenty of small unexpected sights and photo-spots along the way. Many are weather dependent.

1

Blue Car Rental
Blue Car Rental
The Go to Car Rental in Iceland
Category
Car Rental
Est. Price
$$
Direction
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193.9 km (120.5 mi)

2 hr 29 min

2

Eiríksstaðir - Viking Longhouse
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Turf house
Category
Culture
Est. Price
$
Direction

36.6 km (22.7 mi)

32 min

3

Guðrúnarlaug hot spring
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Hot spring
Category
Hot Spring
Est. Price
$
Direction

27 km (16.8 mi)

20 min

4

Gilsfjörður
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Epic Bridge - good drone spot
Category
Sightseeing
Direction

145 km (90.1 mi)

1 hr 46 min

5

Hörgshlíðarlaug
Hörgshlíðarlaug
Remote hot pool
Category
Hot Spring
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8.7 km (5.4 mi)

13 min

6

Heydalur
Heydalur
Remote gem
Category
Hotel
Est. Price
$$
Direction
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