Bjarnarfjörður

Bjarnarfjörður is a fjord in the Westfjords that stretches about 6.5 kilometers inland from Húnaflói bay, bordered by steep cliffs on both sides. The waterway spans roughly 5.5 kilometers wide and is flanked by two main roads: Drangsnesvegur along the southern shore and Strandavegur on the north side, which leads to the thermal baths at Krossnes.

The thermal spring Gvendarlaug at the Klúka farm within the fjord has been used for bathing since medieval times when the ancient sagas were being written. This warm water has shaped life in the region for centuries and remains part of how people use this place today.

The nearby Museum of Sorcery and Witchcraft displays three connected turf houses that show how people lived and what they believed in during the 1600s. Walking through these structures gives a sense of daily life in this remote corner of Iceland.

The fjord is easy to reach by road from two directions, with the northern route leading to the thermal baths at Krossnes. Visitors should prepare for changing weather and wear sturdy shoes when exploring the coastal landscape around the waterway.

The mountain Lambatindur rises about 850 meters and offers views of Siberian driftwood scattered along the fjord's coastline. These wood pieces that grew in Asia have drifted across the ocean to land here, creating an unexpected link between distant parts of the world.

GPS coordinates: 65.77330,-21.39460

Latest update: December 14, 2025 14:23