370 km from Reykjavík · ~5h 10m· Updated
Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.
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The Westfjords' showpiece sits on Route 60 between Flókalundur and Ísafjörður - about an hour from Ísafjörður over the Dynjandisheiði plateau, where the road has been progressively rebuilt and paved in recent years. Free car park at the base with a 15-minute uphill path past the six smaller falls. The plateau section can close in winter storms; this is a May-to-October drive for most visitors.
Largest town in the Westfjords. Surrounded by dramatic mountains and deep fjords. Gateway to the remote Hornstrandir nature reserve.
Town in the southern Westfjords. Gateway to Látrabjarg and Rauðasandur beaches. Salmon fishing and natural hot pools nearby.
Unique red sand beach in the Westfjords. Colors range from red to golden. Secluded, often empty. Near Patreksfjörður.
Europe's largest bird cliff. 14km long, up to 440m high. Puffins, gannets, guillemots. Westernmost point of Iceland. Rough gravel road.
Gateway town to the Westfjords from the north. Museum of Icelandic Sorcery and Witchcraft. Longest fjord - Ísafjarðardjúp.
Charming fishing town on the north side of Snæfellsnes. Gateway to Flatey island in Breiðafjörður bay. Volcano museum.