Iceland

Westfjords

About this location

Endless dramatic landscapes litter Iceland’s Westfjords. Backpackers looking to escape the city life and escape into untouched wilderness should definitely be making a trip to Iceland’s Westfjords.

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If you’re looking to get away from civilisation and experience untouched natural beauty, then Iceland’s most remote and spectacular region, the Westfjords, is a perfect destination for you. You’ll need a car to travel through this region of Iceland due to its remoteness, but when you’re here, you’ll be hard-pressed to run out of sights to see.

Thanks to its short traveller footfall, you’ll be able to explore the Westfjords relatively undisturbed by crowds. From pink sand beaches to towering waterfalls, if you’re looking to escape from reality in Iceland, then be sure to visit the Westfjords.