Westfjorðs Attractions
The Westfjörðs are Iceland's most rugged region. This area of unspoiled nature is accessible only by water and each fjord has its own distinctive character.
Most inhabitants live by fishing and many tiny fishing villages rest at the foot of the cliffs and mountains.
Known for its peace and quiet, the area is ideal for hiking.
Whales are sighted and the shore is home to a variety of bird-life.
In the Westfjörðs, the mountains are so steep that the sun can not be seen over them for months on end.
Most inhabitants live by fishing and many tiny fishing villages rest at the foot of the cliffs and mountains.
Known for its peace and quiet, the area is ideal for hiking.
Whales are sighted and the shore is home to a variety of bird-life.
In the Westfjörðs, the mountains are so steep that the sun can not be seen over them for months on end.
Látrabjarg - Bird-watching
The cliffs of Látrabjarg in the Westfjörðs are the largest known bird cliffs in the world. A great variety of cliff-nesting species can be found there including the largest razorbill colony in the world. Puffins are plentiful, as are guillemots, cormorants, gulls and kittiwakes.
Seals are a normal site on the rocks to the north and whales are often sighted.
Seals are a normal site on the rocks to the north and whales are often sighted.
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