Travel Info

Dýrafjörður, Westfjords, Iceland 25th October 2020 marks the launch of Vestfjarðaleiðin (e. Westfjords Way) by the opening of a tunnel between Arnarfjörður and Dýrafjörður, an important link between the north and south parts of the Westfjords. The opening of the Dýrafjörður Tunnel ensures the new Westfjords Way will be open year-round by relieving the Hrafnseyrarheiði mountain pass that is unpaved and closed for long periods of the year.

But how to get here... well there are a few ways to get to Vestfjarðaleiðin. The drive from Reykjavík is only 111 km or 69 miles, but before you hit the road make sure to plan your travels well, we want all our guests to get to us safely. When enjoying the Westfjords Way during winter make sure to check out our winter map and info. But even during summer weather in Iceland can be unpredictable, so make sure to check the conditions before heading out each day, also check out our summer map