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Scenic drives
If you love road trips, fjords are the payoff—plan frequent pull-offs and pauses.
Guide
Iceland Fjords Guide (Westfjords & Eastfjords)
Fjords are less about ticking off a single stop and more about the drive: winding coastlines, layered light, and viewpoints that reward slow pacing.
Updated February 1, 2026By the Iceland.org Travel Team
Planning rhythm
Slow travel
Build in buffer time for wind, rain, and photo stops.
Safety + sourcing
Last updated: 2026-02-01
This guide is for trip planning, not emergency guidance. Fjord driving often involves wind, steep grades, and changing visibility—always check official weather and road updates and follow local closures.
Sources to check
Conditions
Wind-aware
Exposed sections can feel intense—check wind before committing to long stretches.
Pace
Add time
Maps underestimate fjord travel—roads are slower and views are distracting (in a good way).
Westfjords
Isafjardarjup (Ice Fiord Deep)
75km long, the largest fjord system. Gateway to Hornstrandir.
Arnarfjordur (Eagle Fiord)
Second-largest Westfjords fjord. Home to Dynjandi waterfall.
Onundarfjordur (Onundur's Fiord)
Golden sands at Holt beach and Flateyri village.
Dyrafjordur (Animal Fiord)
Viking saga history and the Westfjords Alps.
Patreksfjordur (Patrick's Fiord)
Gateway to Latrabjarg bird cliffs and Raudasandur beach.
North Iceland
East Iceland
Seydisfjordur (Herring Fiord)
Rainbow Street, artist community, and Smyril ferry terminal.
Reydarfjordur (Trout Fiord)
Longest Eastfjords fjord. WWII history and broad views.
Borgarfjordur Eystri (East Fortress Fiord)
Puffin colony at Hafnarholmi and rhyolite hiking trails.
Mjoifjordur (Narrow Fiord)
Remote access and Klifbrekkufossar waterfall.
Faskrudsfjordur (The French Fiord)
Historic hospital museum and bilingual French-Icelandic signs.
Berufjordur (Bear Fiord)
Bulandstindur pyramid mountain and Djupivogur village.
Planning help
Iceland fjords FAQs
Quick answers with safety notes where it matters.