
Self Drive Route
Westfjords
Iceland's remote and rugged northwest
The Westfjords is Iceland's least-visited region — a dramatic peninsula of deep fjords, towering bird cliffs and near-empty roads. Dynjandi waterfall, Látrabjarg (Europe's largest bird cliff), and Ísafjörður town are the main highlights. The roads are gravel and slow, but the solitude is extraordinary.
Along the Route
Stops & Highlights
3 must-see locations


Látrabjarg
„Látrabjarg er stærsta fuglabjarg landsins. Hér mun verpa allt að einni milljón fugla af ýmsum tegundum, meðal annars allar tegundir svartfugla sem halda til við Íslandsstrendur að haftyrðli frátöldum. Auk svartfugla er mikið af fýl og ritu og við rætur bjargsins er mesta samfellda álkubyggð veraldar“ (1). Látrabjarg, sem er vestasti oddi landsins, er í raun röð margra bjarga, 14 kílómetrar að lengd og 441 m hátt. Hér er lundinn sérstaklega gæfur sem býður upp á einstök tækifæri til ljósmyndunar (2). Gönguleið er frá bílaplani við Látrabjarg en hægt er að ganga eftir bjarginu eins langt og fólk vill (3). Fara þarf varlega við bjargbrúnina og sýna fuglalífinu tillitsemi (4). Staðurinn er á náttúruminjaskrá Vestfjarða.

Ísafjörður
Day Plan
Suggested Itinerary
Viator Tours
Westfjords Tours
Guided experiences — small group, luxury and day tours
Accommodation
Hotels Along the Route
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Insider Knowledge
Travel Tips
Most roads are gravel — a 4WD is strongly recommended
Fuel stations are sparse — fill up at every opportunity
Látrabjarg: puffins are present June–August only
The Westfjords Way (WW) sign-posted route covers the best highlights
Common Questions
FAQ
Do I need a 4WD for the Westfjords?+
Not strictly, but strongly recommended. The gravel roads can be rough, especially after rain. Many car rental companies void insurance on unpaved roads with 2WD.
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