Icelandic Wild Westfjords
Scenic journey in the wild and rugged nature of Westfjords in Iceland.
Iceland Adventures Day #2 - Isafjordur
FASCINATING adventure on our 2nd day in Iceland, as we take the Tenders from our ship to reach the shore. We leave Isafjordur, and then travel thru sheltered fjords to visit the PICTURESQUE old fishing village of Flateyri (with a population about 180), and then on to Iceland's oldest, and the world's most northernmost, Botanic Garden. This was a shore excursion on Sept. 7, 2017, while crossing the Atlantic Ocean aboard the Crown Princess.
Iceland #10: Westfjords part 1
Now driving on the east side of the Westfjords up to Drangajökull glacier and finally to Isafjördur. Beautiful table mountains, nice hotpots, an amazing glacier and a scenic coastal drive were the highlights of this tour.
Jetzt gehts auf der Ostseite der Westfjorde hoch bis zum Drangajökull Gletscher und dann bis nach Isafjördur. Zu den Highlights zählen die schönen Tafelberge, sehr angenehme Hotpots, ein wirklich sehenswerter Gletscher und die Fahrt entlang der Küste.
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Malarkaffi Restaurant at Drangsnes in the Westfjords of Iceland
At the restaurant Malarkaffi in Drangsnes you will experience local food at it´s freshest. The owners go fishing every day. They serve lamb from the region. Puffin from the Grímsey island nearby.
Mussels and many other types of fresh fish. They dry lumpfish which is quite unique. The family goes up to the mountains where they pick blueberries and Icelalandic wild timian which they then use for garnish some of their incredible dishes.
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Trekking in the WestFjords of Iceland - Isafjordour and Hornstandir
Trekking in the WestFjords of Iceland - Isafjordour and Hornstandir
Kayaking in Ísafjörður in the Westfjords of Iceland
A 2-hour calm water kayaking tour by Borea Adventures
EDEN 2010 The Westfjords region Iceland - part one
The Westfjords of Iceland got the EDEN - Destination of Excellence award in 2010
Westfjords, Iceland | Iceland: Road Trip Of A Lifetime | Shot On GoPro
We are on our way to the next region of Iceland. In the 2nd episode of Iceland: Road Trip Of A Lifetime, we are exploring the least populated, least visited & the most remote region - Westfjords.
The 2 days that we spent in Westfjords were lovely. Let’s go see Latrabjarg - the westernmost point of Iceland & Europe, famous hot pools of Westfjords & Dynjandi - the king of waterfalls in Iceland. Are you ready for some Westfjords adventure? Let us start the car then!
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Icelandic People #5 - Lone Fox Hunter in the Wild Westfjords
In this addition to my stories about Icelandic people I'm using an old interview with a unique person who lived from 1921-1992 but the clip is from 1984 TV show called Stiklur by Ómar Ragnarsson.
Pardon the language in the translation but old Hákon was a bit raw :) but the honest thing was to translate this as direct as possible and I think he would have respected that.
Most Icelanders have seen this clip but the work Mr. Ragnarsson is a national treasure that's only now available with subtitles but it's my idea is to offer you some insight into people and culture that's long gone.
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April 8 2014 Ísafjörður, Westfjords, Iceland
Countless couloirs down to the ocean and people rarely skiing them. A pretty amazing place to snowboard.
Roadtrip in Iceland 2018 - Westfjords by drone (HD)
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12 days in Iceland riding and camping in Westfjords and Iceland's center. Wild nature, waterfalls, and puffins are there to welcome you.
List of places visited : Snaefellsnes, Saxholl, Latrabjarg, Dynjandi, Isafjordur, Holmavik, Kolugljufur, Hveravellir, Kerlingjarfoll, Geysir, Thingvellir
The Land of Ice & Fire (Part 6 - Bíldudalur)
We were basically following the coastline of the Westfjords on the fairly smooth dirt road northbound. With the 4wd engage I managed to cruise at around 90 km/h (55 mp/h), having fun and sliding at sharp corners as if I'm driving a Subaru Impreza WRX. After crossing at the very top of a mountain pass, we were looking at this beautiful view of another small fishing village of Bíldudalur. I fired up the engines of MPone and let her swoop down for a closer view.
Surrounded by layered, flat top mountains, Bíldudalur is an attractive fishing village settled on the Arnarfjörður fjord. This fjord-side location is responsible for the village’s envious reputation as “the good weather capital” of the Westfjords.
Iceland 2013 - Highlights of the Westfjords
Iceland 2014 - Paddle in the Wild
Impressions from our trip with Borea Adventures ( through the Westfjords of Iceland in Juli 2014.
It was six days trip from Monday to Saturday. We were eight guest and our guide. It was a marvelleous journey through a magical landscape.
The organization, the logistics, the travel was perfect. We spotted whales, seals, arctix fox and other wildlife.
Most of the kayaks were Perfection Essence 17. Some of the guests brought their very own Greenland style paddles, almost everybody had his/her own dry suit.
Coastal Management Masters in Iceland - Student Story
Megan Anne O'Brien will graduate from the Coastal and Marine Management master's program in spring 2014. In this video she tells us about her experience of the program and why she came all the way to the Westfjords of Iceland to study.
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Extreme Airport Approach in Iceland! (HD)
Watch in HD! Fokker 50 of Air Iceland landing at Isafjordur airport BIIS in remote West Fjords in Iceland. A landing from the other direction can be found below. Air Iceland flies to this airport daily and has been for 60 years. In the beginning they used DC-3, DC-4, Vickers Viscount 759 and F27 but now they use F50 since 1992. This 230 degree turn to the runway is neccesary because of the high mountains encircling the airport. This approach is dreaded by passengers in bad weather because you are so close to the mountains in a 35-40 degree bank. This airport has high limits conscerning cloud level and winds. Once you are in the fjord, go around is not an option. Here is a video of approach from the other side: Check out my channel as I have 230 videos of airplanes in extreme situations. Also check out my facebook page Extreme Aviation Iceland.
ICELAND TRAVEL | Westfjords - Most underrated in Iceland?
Iceland’s west coast and westfjords might be the most underrated in Iceland! Check out our cinematic Iceland, west coast travel film to see what kind of magic you will find in the westfjords.
The first section of road from Reykjavik up to the west fjords leaves a bit to be desired but the rewards are epic. There are a couple things to note though about the west coast. Like the south you will need to get off the Ring Road to see some of the most popular sights, and much further off the Ring Road than in the South. For example, if you want to see Galdalf’s Hat (Kirkjufellsfoss (waterfall) with Kirkjufell Mountain background), you will need to make a detour of about an hour and a half. So that being said to really take in the west you will need some time and some patience.
Here is our Top 10 for West Iceland and the West Fjords:
Galdalf’s Hat (Kirkjufellsfoss (waterfall) with Kirkjufell Mountain background): One of the most iconic images you will see in Iceland is the perspective view of Kirkjufell mountain. You won’t even see it until you are just about to the photo spot, and the slim peak will finally come into view. It’s a short walk from the parking area off highway 54. If you’re lucky, you may even get a chance to get this picture with an Aurora borealis backdrop! EPIC!
Dynjandi (Fjallfoss): Dynjandi in the Wesfjords is a waterfall enthusiasts dream. This one of a kind cascading waterfall reaches 100 meters (324ft) in height and is complemented by over 10 smaller waterfalls that eventually lead into the sea. Rumor has it that you can actually go behind this waterfall in the right conditions but extreme caution MUST be taken. The space, we have heard, is quite tight.
Rauðasandur Beach (Red Sand Beach): Sunsets in the West Fjords are all incredible but from Raudasandur beach they become Epic. The already slightly pink hue of the sand turns bright red and is surrounded by orange glazed cliffs. The laterbjarg cliffs are famous in themselves for some of the best bird watching in Iceland.
Hornstrandir nature reserve: Hornstrandir is one of the most remote places along the coast of Iceland. As a result it is one of the best places to see some of the rarest flora and fauna as well as wildlife that roam the coastal highlands.
The Fjords: We would be remiss if we didn’t mention the actual fjords in our top ten. The dramatic and barren landscapes, complemented by deep marble blue waters come to life during dusk and into sunset. The fjords themselves are also home to many of Icelands whales and seals. Keep your eyes peeled!
Latrabjarg Cliffs: This stretch of roughly 8 miles of cliffs is perfect for you fellow drone fanatics and photographers. The cliffs protrude out of the water to over 1400 ft in some places. Again, this is an extremely popular spot to do bird watching including puffins!
Snæfellsnes Peninsula: The Snæfellsnes Peninsula is a region in western Iceland known for its dramatic landscapes. At its western tip, Snæfellsjökull National Park is dominated by Snæfellsjökull Volcano, which is topped by a glacier. Nearby, a trail leads through lava fields to black-pebble Djúpalónssandur Beach.
Landbrotalaug Hot Pot: We visited over 10 different geothermal pools in Iceland and this was right at the top of the list for us. The pool is only big enough for two or three people which makes for a perfect romantic experience with your partner and one of natures most desirable swimming pools. The downside is that during the day there is usually a line of people waiting for their turn to experience Landbrotalaung. So keep track of where you are in line, try not to interrupt others private experience too much and for god sakes, limit your time int he pool to 20 minuets if there are people waiting. Don’t be that guy.
Garðar BA 64: This is the oldest ship in Iceland and has been beached for nearly 28 years after 69 years of service as a whaling ship, WWII vessile and finally a fishing boat. The rusty masterpiece is just off the coast and when the tide is right, becomes surrounded by a mirror like pool that can create some incredible reflection photography.
Hvalfjörður: The first of the fjords you will get to visit on your way up the south is Hvalfjordur. Glymur waterfall is probably the most well know tourist sight in the fjord but the whole area is a landscape lovers dream. It is one of the more controversial areas in Iceland as it has a long history of whaling and was one of the highest producing whaling operations in all of Iceland.
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Icelandic Sea Angling - Westfjords
Sea angling in the Westfjords of Iceland, near Ísafjörður. Catch mainly Wolffish and Cod.
Quad Biking with Arcanum Tours (Iceland), including Solheimasandur Beach DC-3 plane wreck
We did a quad biking tour near Vik in Iceland, including a visit to the Solheimasandur Beach DC-3 plane wreck. You get to see some amazing scenery that you would not see unless you do this tour.
View over Ísafjörður, Westfjords, Iceland
August 2013, hitchhiked to Ísafjörður, just climbed up to enjoy the scenery a bit.