Westfjords Fjords

34 fjords in Westfjords, led by Skutulsfjörður and Jökulfirðir. All mapped with drive times, directions, and live road conditions.

Top fjords in Westfjords

The region's stand-outs — each with photos, facts, and its own page.

Skutulsfjörður

Skutulsfjörður is the westernmost fjord branching off the major Icelandic fjord of Ísafjarðardjúp. The town of Ísafjörður is located in the fjord. Two main valleys enter from Skutulsfjörður, Engidalur and Tungudalur, separated by the mountain Kubbi. On the far north side of Engidalur is the Ísafjörður cemetery. The river Langá flows through Engidalur. In Tungudalur, the town's golf course and ski area. There is a golf course and ski area in Tungudal, but from it the Vestfjarðagöng tunnel is dug across to Botnsdalur in Súgandafjörður and Breiðdalur in Önundarfjörður. Dagverðardalur or Dögurðard... Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The fjords are best appreciated slowly - stop often for views.

Jökulfirðir

The Jökulfirðir form a system of five fjords in Westfjords, Iceland, situated north of Ísafjarðardjúp and south of the Hornstrandir peninsula. They are named for Drangajökull, a glacier situated to the southeast of the fjords. Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The drive around a fjord often takes longer than the distance suggests.

Ísafjarðardjúp

The great fjord of the Westfjords, branching into multiple smaller fjords. The town of Ísafjörður sits at the end of one branch. This is remote Iceland at its finest. Small settlements scattered around the fjord's shores, dramatic mountains dropping straight to the water, and the feeling of being at the edge of the world. Boat trips explore the fjord's wildlife - seals, sea birds, and Arctic foxes on the shores. Access to Hornstrandir nature reserve starts from here. The drive around the fjord involves multiple single-lane tunnels punched through the mountains. Slow going, but the views reward patience. This is what the Westfjords are about.

Arnarfjörður

One of the Westfjords' largest fjords, home to Dynjandi - the king of Icelandic waterfalls. The drive here is classic Westfjords - winding roads, few services, sweeping views at every turn. Dynjandi alone justifies the journey, but the fjord offers more. Small settlements dot the shores. Hrafnseyri museum honors Jón Sigurðsson, Iceland's independence hero. Hot springs steam near the water. This is remote even for the Westfjords. Services are minimal. Come prepared with fuel and supplies, then enjoy having one of Iceland's most dramatic fjords largely to yourself.

Þaralátursfjörður

Þaralátursfjörður is a short and small fjord in the Westfjords of Iceland, on the Hornstrandir peninsula. The only farm in the valley is now desolated. Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Fjord towns may have limited services - fuel up when you can.

Álftafjörður

The name Álftafjörður is Icelandic for "swan fjord", and there are some fjords by this name in Iceland. The best known of these are:Álftafjörður (Westfjords). This fjord is located on the southern side of Ísafjarðardjúp, in the Vestfirðir region of north-western Iceland. A whaling station was built in 1883 at Langeyri on its western shore by two Norwegians named Lars Mons and Svend Foyn, and was used until whaling was prohibited in Iceland in 1915. The modern village of Súðavík is in the same area. Álftafjörður (Snæfellsnes) is a southern branch of Breiðafjörður. Álftafjörður (Eastfjords) is a... Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Fjord towns may have limited services - fuel up when you can.

Distances between them

34 fjords in Westfjords

Ísafjörður

Main fjord of the Westfjords capital. Spectacular mountain setting. Town at base. Kayaking, skiing, hiking.

Önundarfjörður

Westfjords fjord. Flateyri village. Avalanche history.

Steingrímsfjörður

Strandir coast fjord. Remote Westfjords/Northwest. Drangsnes hot pots.

Dýrafjörður

Westfjords fjord. Þingeyri village at head. Historic area.

Fossfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The drive around a fjord often takes longer than the distance suggests.

Geirþjófsfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The drive around a fjord often takes longer than the distance suggests.

Suðurfirðir

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The drive around a fjord often takes longer than the distance suggests.

Hesteyrarfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The drive around a fjord often takes longer than the distance suggests.

Hestfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The drive around a fjord often takes longer than the distance suggests.

Hrafnsfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Weather in fjords can change rapidly - be prepared for wind and rain.

Seyðisfjörður

The fjord hosting Iceland's international ferry connection to Europe. The town at its head has become an arts destination. The approach by car descends through dramatic switchbacks - one of Iceland's most scenic drives. Waterfalls cascade down the mountains on both sides. The ferry (Norröna) arrives weekly from Denmark and the Faroe Islands. Watching it navigate the narrow fjord is surprisingly exciting. Beyond the ferry, Seyðisfjörður has developed a quirky creative culture. The rainbow road, artist residencies, and summer events make it worth visiting regardless of boat schedules.

Skötufjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Fjord towns may have limited services - fuel up when you can.

Mjóifjörður

Remote east Iceland fjord with barely 30 permanent residents. This is Iceland for those who want empty. The drive in is rough - unpaved and winding. The reward is a fjord virtually untouched by tourism. Old farmsteads, waterfalls, and absolute quiet. The lighthouse at the fjord's mouth is picturesque. Fishing boats still work these waters. Not for everyone. No services, no crowds, no nonsense. Pure fjord experience.

Norðurfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Weather in fjords can change rapidly - be prepared for wind and rain.

Reykjarfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The fjords are best appreciated slowly - stop often for views.

Reykjarfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The fjords are best appreciated slowly - stop often for views.

Reykjarfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The fjords are best appreciated slowly - stop often for views.

Skálmarfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The fjords are best appreciated slowly - stop often for views.

Súgandafjörður

Westfjords fjord containing Suðureyri village. Remote fishing community.

Trostansfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Check road conditions before driving fjord roads - many are narrow and unpaved.

Ófeigsfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Weather in fjords can change rapidly - be prepared for wind and rain.

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Bjarnarfjörður nyrðri

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The drive around a fjord often takes longer than the distance suggests.

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Eyvindarfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Check road conditions before driving fjord roads - many are narrow and unpaved.

Vatnsfjörður

Vatnsfjörður is a nature reserve located north-west of Breiðafjörður on the Hjarðarnes coast of northwestern Iceland. Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Fjord towns may have limited services - fuel up when you can.

Skutulsfjörður

Skutulsfjörður is the westernmost fjord branching off the major Icelandic fjord of Ísafjarðardjúp. The town of Ísafjörður is located in the fjord. Two main valleys enter from Skutulsfjörður, Engidalur and Tungudalur, separated by the mountain Kubbi. On the far north side of Engidalur is the Ísafjörður cemetery. The river Langá flows through Engidalur. In Tungudalur, the town's golf course and ski area. There is a golf course and ski area in Tungudal, but from it the Vestfjarðagöng tunnel is dug across to Botnsdalur in Súgandafjörður and Breiðdalur in Önundarfjörður. Dagverðardalur or Dögurðard... Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The fjords are best appreciated slowly - stop often for views.

Jökulfirðir

The Jökulfirðir form a system of five fjords in Westfjords, Iceland, situated north of Ísafjarðardjúp and south of the Hornstrandir peninsula. They are named for Drangajökull, a glacier situated to the southeast of the fjords. Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The drive around a fjord often takes longer than the distance suggests.

Ísafjarðardjúp

The great fjord of the Westfjords, branching into multiple smaller fjords. The town of Ísafjörður sits at the end of one branch. This is remote Iceland at its finest. Small settlements scattered around the fjord's shores, dramatic mountains dropping straight to the water, and the feeling of being at the edge of the world. Boat trips explore the fjord's wildlife - seals, sea birds, and Arctic foxes on the shores. Access to Hornstrandir nature reserve starts from here. The drive around the fjord involves multiple single-lane tunnels punched through the mountains. Slow going, but the views reward patience. This is what the Westfjords are about.

Þorskafjörður

Þorskafjörður is a roughly sixteen-kilometre-long fjord in the Icelandic county of Austur-Barðastrandarsýsla. Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Weather in fjords can change rapidly - be prepared for wind and rain.

Arnarfjörður

One of the Westfjords' largest fjords, home to Dynjandi - the king of Icelandic waterfalls. The drive here is classic Westfjords - winding roads, few services, sweeping views at every turn. Dynjandi alone justifies the journey, but the fjord offers more. Small settlements dot the shores. Hrafnseyri museum honors Jón Sigurðsson, Iceland's independence hero. Hot springs steam near the water. This is remote even for the Westfjords. Services are minimal. Come prepared with fuel and supplies, then enjoy having one of Iceland's most dramatic fjords largely to yourself.

Þaralátursfjörður

Þaralátursfjörður is a short and small fjord in the Westfjords of Iceland, on the Hornstrandir peninsula. The only farm in the valley is now desolated. Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Fjord towns may have limited services - fuel up when you can.

Álftafjörður

The name Álftafjörður is Icelandic for "swan fjord", and there are some fjords by this name in Iceland. The best known of these are:Álftafjörður (Westfjords). This fjord is located on the southern side of Ísafjarðardjúp, in the Vestfirðir region of north-western Iceland. A whaling station was built in 1883 at Langeyri on its western shore by two Norwegians named Lars Mons and Svend Foyn, and was used until whaling was prohibited in Iceland in 1915. The modern village of Súðavík is in the same area. Álftafjörður (Snæfellsnes) is a southern branch of Breiðafjörður. Álftafjörður (Eastfjords) is a... Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Fjord towns may have limited services - fuel up when you can.

Vattarfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Weather in fjords can change rapidly - be prepared for wind and rain.

Tálknafjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. Weather in fjords can change rapidly - be prepared for wind and rain.

Reykjarfjörður

Westfjords fjord - remote, dramatic, and rewarding for those who make the journey. Services are limited; come prepared. The fjords are best appreciated slowly - stop often for views.