Westfjords Circuit
The Westfjords have Iceland's most dramatic and challenging roads - narrow gravel passes, single-lane tunnels, and winding fjord-side roads. The circuit from Ísafjörður through Dynjandi, Látrabjarg, and Rauðasandur rewards patient drivers with Iceland's most remote and stunning landscapes. Many roads close in winter.
600 km600 km373 mi total4–5 days recommended
9 clear sections1 cautions0 closed
75% clear
Destinations along the route
Ísafjörður416 km416 km258 mi from Reykjavík
Dynjandi53 min (60 km60 km37 mi) from Ísafjörður
Látrabjarg1h 55m (123 km123 km76 mi) from Dynjandi
Rauðasandur54 min (16 km16 km10 mi) from Látrabjarg
Patreksfjörður1h 32m (61 km61 km38 mi) from Rauðasandur
Hólmavík3h 27m (219 km219 km136 mi) from Patreksfjörður
Highlights
- Dynjandi waterfall
- Látrabjarg bird cliffs
- Rauðasandur red sand beach
- Ísafjörður
- Hólmavík witchcraft museum
Travel information
Season
June–September
Recommended time
4–5 days
Planning the drive itself: do you need a 4x4 for this route? · doing it in a campervan
About this data
Road conditions are updated every 15 minutes from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). The condition summary above reflects the latest data for road segments along Westfjords. Always verify with road.is andSafeTravel.is before driving.