- 1. Reykjavík AreaReykjavík is the capital of Iceland, surrounded by suburbs and fascinating places.
- 2. ReykjanesReykjanes peninsula is full of geothermal wonders and also the home of Keflavík Airport.
- 3. West IcelandOne of the most famous attraction in the West is Snæfellsjökull glacier.
- 4. WestfjordsAn isolated part of Iceland, with a natural beauty beyond compare.
- 5. StrandirIf you’re looking for desolated wilderness and solitude, Strandir is the place for you.
- 6. North IcelandHome of Dettifoss waterfall, the most powerful waterfall in Europe.
- 7. South IcelandIceland’s most visited region, with plenty of waterfalls, black sand beaches and glaciers.
- 8. Highlands and interiorThe uninhabited region of Iceland, with amazing landscapes that are hard to find anywhere else.
- 9. East IcelandThe 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.
Westfjords Travel Guide
Area 22,271 km2 (8,599 sq mi)
Population (2022) 7,200
Density 0.3/km2 (0.8/sq mi)
The whole island is airconditioned
Map Westfjords & Strandir
The Westfjords are very mountainous, with dozens of fjords surrounded by steep hills. This makes communication by land difficult, also because many roads are closed because of ice and snow for several months of the year.
One of the most popular attractions in the Westfjords are Latrabjarg cliffs, which are the longest bird cliffs in the northern Atlantic Ocean and are at the westernmost point in Iceland. The only glacier in the region is Drangajokull glacier, the fifth largest glacier in Iceland.
The main settlements in the Westfjords are Reykholar, Bolungarvik, Brjanslaekur, Isafjordur, Talknafjordur, Flateyri, Sudureyri, Sudavik, Bildudalur, Thingeyri, Patreksfjordur, Skalanes, Reykjanes, Holmavik and Drangsnes. The two last ones are the most heavily populated areas in the region of Strandir. That region was for centuries very remote in Iceland, known for witchcraft and as a refuge for criminals.
According to the Book of Settlements and the Sturlunga Saga, many murders, executions and slayings took place in Iceland. Read more about it:
- Accommodations Westfjords
Travel Guide Westfjords - Angling Westfjords
- Strandir
- Hornstrandir
- Map Westfjords/Strandir
- Westfjords Saga
- Towns and Villages Westfjords
- Towns – Villages – Communities Alphabetically in Iceland
- Car rental planner Westfjords and Strandir
- Islands of Breidafjordur is part of West Iceland and Westfjords
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