Northwest Iceland

Wide valleys and farming heritage, the heartland of the Icelandic horse, seals and turf farms.

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Wide valleys and farming heritage, the heartland of the Icelandic horse, seals and turf farms. Below you will find every town and village in Northwest Iceland, along with the natural wonders worth building a trip around.

Towns and villages

Blonduos
Town

Blonduos

A river mouth town on the northern ring road.

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Hofsos
Village

Hofsos

An infinity pool above the fjord and emigration history.

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Hvammstangi
Village

Hvammstangi

The seal centre of the Vatnsnes peninsula.

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Saudarkrokur
Town

Saudarkrokur

The lively centre of horse country in Skagafjordur.

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Skagastrond
Village

Skagastrond

A fishing village of fortune telling and big skies.

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Varmahlid
Village

Varmahlid

A crossroads village for horses and rafting.

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Nature and destinations

Glaumbaer
Destination

Glaumbaer

A beautifully preserved turf farm of old Iceland.

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Hvitserkur
Destination

Hvitserkur

A troll shaped sea stack rising from the waves.

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Vatnsnes Peninsula
Destination

Vatnsnes Peninsula

A coastal road of seals and sea stacks.

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