Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Brjánslækur to Patreksfjörður
Brjánslækur is nothing more than the terminus for the
Baldur
ferry
from Stykkishólmur
and Flatey. In 2014 buses were discontinued, but they are slated to recommence in 2015.
One should run to Ísafjörður in summer only, and one should run to Patreksfjörður year-
round (with a need for prebooking in winter). You should be able to connect to a Reyk-
javík bus service via Stykkishólmur. There may also be service to Látrabjarg. Check
www.westfjords.is
for the latest news.
After the ferry terminal, rugged Rte 62 follows the sandy coast until it reaches the top of
scenic Patreksfjörður, marking the beginning of the southwest peninsulas.
PETROL & DRIVING
It's important to gas up when you have the chance throughout the Westfjords, because
petrol stations can be few and far between.
The Westfjords official tourist map shows the N1 petrol stations.
Many of the stations have unmanned pumps; using these requires a credit card with a
PIN.
You can also buy N1 cards stocked with credit when you do find someone manning a
full-service station. We recommend it, just in case your own credit card does not work
in a pinch.
Expect lots of unpaved, often rugged, but universally beautiful roads; most are access-
ible with a 2WD.
SOUTHWEST PENINSULAS
The trident-shaped peninsulas in the southwest of the Westfjords are spectacularly scenic.
It's a truly wild-feeling area, where white, black, red and pink beaches meet shimmering
blue water, and towering cliffs and stunning mountains cleave the fjords. The region's
most popular destination is Látrabjarg, a 12km stretch of cliffs that is home to thousands of
nesting seabirds in summer. The pitted roads in this sparsely populated region are rough
and driving is slow - take a deep breath, you'll get there!
