The Westfjords

After crossing the Breiðafjörður by ferry, we reached the icelandic westfjords. They are one of the country's most spectacular region and very different from other parts that we have seen before. We decided to visit three locations in the southwestern part: Látrabjarg, Rauðasandur and the Dynjandi waterfall.

Látrabjarg
The Látrabjarg cliff is the westernmost point of Iceland and Europe. Furthermore, it is Europe’s largest bird cliff stretching 14 km and reaching a height of 441 m. The variety and sheer number of birds that can be seen in Látrabjarg are unique. At least one million of puffins nest here, often very close to the top of the cliff.

Rauðasandur 
Rauðasandur is a long beach located near Látrabjarg. This beach is famous for its red and golden colors which are rather rare compared to the black sand beaches typical in Iceland. During summer, the beach looks somewhat tropical. Special shells are responsible for the red color, and since the Westfjords are no longer volcanically active, there is no constant source of ashy sands such as at the black sand beach near Vik at the south coast of Iceland.

​Dynjandi 
Dynjandi waterfall is located in the heart of the Westfjords. It is the biggest waterfall in this region, nearly 100 m high and 60 m wide at the bottom. Directly below Dynjandi are 6 other waterfalls which are also very beautiful.