A long, quiet whale fjord bypassed by the tunnel.
Hvalfjordur is a deep, scenic fjord just north of Reykjavik, once a wartime harbour and now a peaceful detour off the main road thanks to the tunnel.
Its shoreline drive leads to the Glymur trailhead, old whaling history and calm water reflecting the surrounding hills.
West Iceland begins about an hour north of Reykjavik along the ring road, an easy self drive that opens up Borgarfjordur and the bays beyond.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
A quiet alternative to the tunnel along the fjord shore.
The start of the hike to one of Iceland's tallest falls.
Traces of a wartime harbour and old whaling station.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Hvalfjordur is in West Iceland, Iceland. It is the fjord just north of Reykjavik in West Iceland.
Hvalfjordur is known for its scenic shoreline road, the Glymur waterfall hike, wartime and whaling history and peaceful fjord views close to the capital.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.