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About Iceland

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.
  • Where to GO?
  • WHAT TO SEE?
    • All Attractions
    • Churches
    • Farms
    • Film locations
    • Fjords
    • Geysirs and Hot Springs
    • Glaciers
    • Historical Sites
    • Islands
    • Lakes
    • Mountains
    • Museums
    • Place of Interest
    • Plains
    • Rivers
    • Towns
    • Volcanos & Lava Fields
    • Waterfalls
  • What to do?
    • All Activities
    • Deep Sea Fishing
    • Golf
    • Hiking
    • Horseriding
    • Hunting
    • Icelandic Forests
    • Lakefishing
    • Murders
    • Restaurant
    • Saga Trail
    • Salmon
    • Swimming Pools
    • Tours
    • Travel Planning
    • Trout
    • Wintersport
  • WHERE TO STAY ?
    • All Accommodation
    • Camping
    • Cottages
    • Farm Holidays
    • Guesthouses
    • Hostels
    • Hotels
    • Mountain Huts

Travel Guide

We’ve compiled a comprehensive list of places of interest in Iceland, whether it be churches, glaciers, islands or waterfalls.

We’ve also gleaned information about accommodation options all over the country, so you don’t have to. Simply select your area and start browsing.

Bus Schedules

Travel Iceland by bus and book your transport right here with us. You can book a one way ticket to almost anywhere in Iceland.

You can also plan your bus travel from A to Z and add numerous bus rides to your cart. Plan away!

Recreation

Travel Market

Iceland has so many great options for any type of recreational activities. Our recreation guide will help you find great information on your favourite hobby or interest while visiting our beautiful country.

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  • 1. Reykjavík Area
    Reykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
  • 2. Reykjanes
    Reykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
  • 3. West Iceland
    One of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
  • 4. Westfjords
    An isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
  • 5. Strandir
    If you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
  • 6. North Iceland
    Home of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
  • 7. South Iceland
    Iceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
  • 8. Highlands and interior
    The uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
  • 9. East Iceland
    The eastern part of Iceland is the home of the reindeers and Iceland’s biggest forest.

The Nine Wonders of Iceland

We split Iceland into nine different regions to make your search for information easier. Simply click on the region you want to explore and read about towns, attractions, hiking, accommodation and more.

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THE FERRY BALDUR

Region: West Iceland
Coordinates: 65.3629° N 22.8157° W

The way to Flatey Island and the Westfjords

Ferry Baldur daily crosses Breidafjordur Bay between Stykkishóomur on the Snaefellsnes peninsula and Brjanslækur in the north of Iceland. A ferry trip shortens the route between the south and mid-west of the country and the West Fjords region. It gives you also the opportunity to experience a floating restaurant. During the summer months there are two departures daily; see summer schedule. Over the summer many visitors choose to visit the beautiful charming island of Flatey, renowned for its birdlife. It’s popular to take the morning ferry from Stykkisholmur and return in the evening or continue on to Brjanslaekur. For those traveling by car it is possible to send the car across the bay, whole stopping in Flatey (without extra charge).
Note that limited stops are in Flatey Island during the winter.
Please order space for cars on the ferry in advance.

Islands in Breidafjordur bay

Baldur Ferry
Ferry Baldur sails across the fjord all year round

Sailing
schedule BALDURS WINTER PLAN

BALDUR
STYKKISHOLMUR – FLATEY – BRJÁNSLÍKUR
Sailing
schedule BALDURS WINTER PLAN 2022/2023

1. sept 2022 – 31. may 2023
Sun, Tues, Wed & Thurs
Mon & Fri
Saturdays*
Stykkishólmur
15:00
09:00 & 15:00
16:30
10:30 & 16:30

No trip unless advertised
Brjanslækur
18:00
12:00 & 18:00
No trip unless advertised
Flatey (to Stykkishólmar)
19:00
13:00 & 19:00
No trip unless advertised
*Saturdays 20 and 27 May 2023 are the following trips:
at 9:00 from Stykkishólmi
at 12:00 from Brjánslæk

BALDU’S 2023 SUMMER PROGRAM
1.-14. June 2023
Sun* to Fri
Saturdays
Stykkishólmur
15:00
9:00
Flatey (to Brjánslæks)
16:30
10:30

Brjánslækur
18:00
12:00

Flatey (to Stykkishólmar)
19:00
13:00

*Sunday June 4th is Sailors’ Day, so there will be no trips on that day.

June 15-24. August 2023
Daily
Stykkishólmur
08:45 & 15:15

Flatey (to Brjánslæk)
10:15 & 16:45

Brjanslækur
12:00 & 18:30

Flatey (to Stykkishólmar)
13:00 & 19:30
25.-31. August 2023

Sun to Fri
Saturdays
Stykkishólmur
15:00
9:00
Flatey (to Brjánslæks)
16:30
10:30

Brjánslækur
18:00
12:00

Flatey (to Stykkishólmar)
19:00
13:00

Please note that the ferry does not sail on the following days:

Christmas Day 24.12.2022 & 2023
Christmas Day 25.12.2022 & 2023 New Year’s Day
31.12.2022 & 2023
New Year’s Day 01.01.2023 & 2024
Good Friday 07.04.2023
Easter Day 09.04.2023
Sailor’s Day 04.06.2023

NOTE passengers from and to Flateyjar must be booked in advance.

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WHAT TO SEE?
Nearby THE FERRY BALDUR

Brjanslaekur
Flatey
Bjarneyjar Islands
Ellidaey Island
Hergilsey Island
Islands Hvallatur
Vatnsfjordur
Svidnur Island
Skaleyjar Islands
Saudeyjar Islands
Olafseyjar Islands
Hvallatur Islands
Oddbjarnarsker Island
Breidafjordur Islands
Flatey Church
Around Westfjords and Strandir in 2 to 4 days or more
Westfjords using Ferry Baldur in 4 days
Flatey monestary
Nature Reserve in Vatnsfjordur
Hellulaug

WHAT TO DO?
Nearby THE FERRY BALDUR

Brjanslaekur
Breidafjordur Islands
SKALMADALSA
Nature Reserve in Vatnsfjordur
Hellulaug

WHERE TO STAY?
Nearby THE FERRY BALDUR

Camping in Flatey
Hotel Flatey

Links in THE FERRY BALDUR