Westfjords
We all know, that the beauty of Iceland is unparalleled, and oftentimes, when we are visiting the country or seeing it in Hollywood movies, we feel like, that we are on a different planet.
The Westfjords are special, even compared to this otherworldly landscape. This westernmost part will require your time and effort, but in return, you will be gifted with memories that will last a lifetime.
This rugged terrain is filled with unique sights, you could find something to look at literally every few minutes. Even though this region covers around twenty percent of the total area of the country, this remote region is sparsely populated, for example, its capital, Ísafjörður has only 3000 inhabitants. Due to the landscape, agriculture is almost impossible here, the main sources of income are fishing and tourism.
Due to remoteness, visiting the Westfjords is an excellent place for solitude and peacefulness. The northernmost part, the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve is the perfect place for hiking enthusiasts. Apart from the numerous bird species, one can find some arctic foxes as well if they are careful enough since these animals tend to be extremely shy.
The Dynjandi Waterfall (Thunderous Waterfall) is located here as well and its beauty never stops to astound its visitors.
If you are interested in ornithology, you came to the right place, the Látrabjarg sea cliffs are renowned for the millions of seabirds that nest here in the summer. Birds are not the only occupants of this natural wonder; hundreds of seals live here as well by the Rauðisandur beach. This seaside area is known for its pale red, almost pink sand, which is the result of pulverized scallop shells, that have accumulated there over the centuries. This area has a darker history as well, one of the most famous murder cases happened here in the 19th century.