The heart of the West Fjords
Today, we plan to leave the southern fjords and follow the western shore, stopping at several small fishing ports and other points of interest that we noted before departing.
We start mid-morning with a visit to the small fjord of Tálknafjörður. It’s worth noting that a few hundred meters past the village is a new hotpot, Pollurinn. It's clearly not our favorite, so we decide to skip it and head towards Bíldudalur, where we take a moment to refuel and do some shopping.
It's important to note that in the Westfjords, there are far fewer amenities compared to other places: restaurants, gas stations, supermarkets... Restaurants are so rare that they are often full if you haven't booked in advance.
Heading to Selárdalur
The small Route 619 leading to Selardalur is beautiful, and we spot several seals lounging at the end of the fjord. It takes about 45 minutes to get there. Here, we are in the famous Árnarfjörður fjord, possibly the most beautiful of the fjords.
Selardalur is a very strange place that seems totally abandoned, with numerous sculptures and buildings created by the artist Samúel Jónsson. We take the time to explore this truly unusual and completely isolated part of Iceland; it’s quite intriguing.
The Stunning Dynjandi Waterfall
Back on Route 63, which circles the fjords, we make a stop at Reykjafjarðarlaug, another hot spring along the way. The Westfjords are clearly the region where we have seen the most hotpots in Iceland; they are quite regular here. As is often the case, there is a pool and right next to it, a natural basin in the grass—very pleasant!
We stay there for a while before heading towards Dynjandi. The Dynjandi waterfall is truly one of our favorites. We’ve seen many waterfalls, including the most famous ones in Iceland, but this one is absolutely stunning and ranks in our top 3.
By the way, during our visit, there were ongoing works to build small wooden platforms to provide nice viewpoints. A short walk allows you to get as close as possible to the waterfall.
After soaking in the breathtaking views, we head in the late afternoon towards our guesthouse in Thingeyri for a relaxing evening.
