Hiking in Westfjords

The Hornstrandir nature reserve at the tip of the Westfjords has no roads, no services and some of the wildest coastal hiking in Europe. Boats run from Ísafjörður in summer.

Trails in Westfjords

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Hornstrandir: Hesteyri to Hornvík

Expert23 km · 2–3 days

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Vatnsfjörður: Vatnsdalur Loop

Moderate7 km · 2–2.5 hours

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Látrabjarg Bird Cliffs

Challenging15 km · 4.5–6 hours

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Dynjandi Waterfall Trail

Easy1.5 km · 30 minutes

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Kaldalón

Moderate10 km · 2.5–3.5 hours

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Hornbjarg from Hornvík

Challenging19 km · 6–8.5 hours

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Tours, huts & transport in Westfjords

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🚌Transport

Boat to Hornstrandir

Scheduled summer boats from Ísafjörður to Hesteyri, Aðalvík and Hornvík.

Westfjords ferry operators

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🗺️Trek package

Multi-Day Trekking Packages

Guided or self-guided packages: huts, luggage transfers, meals and transport, all arranged for you.

Licensed Icelandic operators3–10 days

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🥾Guided tour

Guided Hornstrandir Expeditions

Small-group treks with boat transfers from Ísafjörður and a guide who knows the tides and the foxes.

Westfjords operators1–6 days

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🎒Gear rental

Hiking & Camping Gear Rental in Reykjavík

Rent tents, sleeping bags, stoves, poles and microspikes instead of flying them over.

Reykjavík outfitters

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