Dynjandi Waterfall & Local Village

Discover the scenic wonders of the Westfjords peninsula and sample fresh seafood in one of its fishing villages. Long ago, glaciers carved their way across the peninsula, leaving behind a dramatic landscape of deep fjords, steep mountains and craggy inlets. Because the terrain is so harsh, life here has always revolved around the sea. The draw of water is even more powerful farther inland at Dynjandi, the largest waterfall in Westfjords. This natural wonder consists of seven cascades, each with its own name and identity. According to legend, supernatural beings once lived in Dynjandi, whose name means “The Thunderer.” At Dynjandi you will enjoy refreshments. You will next visit Suðureyri, a fishing village that was considerably more remote until a tunnel through the surrounding mountain made traveling there easier. During your stop in Suðureyri we will walk the popular seafood trail and get acquainted with local village life at the edge of the Arctic Circle. And see how the thriving community processes Iceland’s finest fish. and taste their products and learn about how the fish can be on your dinner plate just 36 hours after leaving the ice-cold ocean waters.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Explore Westfjords peninsula, one of the wildest most uninhabited areas of Iceland.
• Behold the peninsula’s largest waterfalls, where supernatural beings supposedly once lived.
• Visit a waterfront villages and sample fresh fish while walking the Seafood Trail.

HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.