The situation is better but still some danger of landslides
5 hours ago · The town officials will work closely with the Westfjords Health Authority in the coming days in monitoring and sampling. Heavy rains in the Westfjords have caused numerous landslides in the last ...
Several landslides occurred in the Westfjords - Iceland Monitor
1 day ago · Last night there were several landslides in the Westfjords and then water flooded the road in Hestfjörður and the road was closed during the night.
Increased risk of landslides and rock falls in the west
2 days ago · Photo/The Icelandic Coast Guard. The Icelandic Meteorological Office warns of an increased risk of landslides and rockfalls in the western part of the country, but considerable precipitation, in ...
Polar Bear Killed Near Cabin in Westfjords After Close Encounter
Sep 20, 2024 · An 83-year-old woman spotted a polar bear near her summer cabin in Höfðaströnd in the Westfjords, Vísir reports. The authorities put the animal down as they lacked the means to tranquillise it.
Driving the Westfjords Way: New Roads, Bridges, and Scenic …
The makeover of the Westfjords Way continues with the upcoming enhancements to the Dynjandi route. In November 2023, the first section of the Dynjandisheiði road will be unveiled, ensuring better access to this scenic gem.
The 15 best things to do in the Westfjords, Iceland
Nov 23, 2023 · Deserted beaches, ink-black cliffs, glacier-gouged valleys, snow-crusted peaks: the Westfjords encapsulates all the natural splendor you’d expect from Iceland … Waterfalls, witchcraft, whale watching and all-out wilderness.
No Injuries When Bus Caught Fire By Westfjords Tunnel
Sep 16, 2024 · The driver and passengers of a bus that caught fire near a Westfjords tunnel last Friday all managed to escape the vehicle safely. Responders say they shudder to think what could have happened if the fire had broken out inside the single-lane tunnel.
Road-tripping through Iceland's remote corners on the all-new ...
Aug 17, 2021 · Only around 7% of visitors to the country come up to the Westfjords — and that was before the pandemic hit. Numbers at Látrabjarg are lower still.
Best in Travel 2022 - Visit Westfjords
The Westfjords have been named the best region to visit in the world for 2022 by global travel authority Lonely Planet. We have received the accolade in the Best in Travel 2022 list, which has been curated by Lonely Planet’s editorial team and its community of travel experts.
The Ultimate Guide to the Westfjords of Iceland
The Westfjords are one of Iceland's most spectacular and awe-inspiring regions. With untouched landscapes, labyrinthine fjords, and charming settlements that are small and sparse, the region is unlike any other found in the country.