Title: Visit Vesturbyggð: 2026 Travel Guide for Vesturbyggð, Westfjords | Expedia.com

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# Vesturbyggð

## Travel Guide

![Reise durch die Westfjorde, Vesturbyggð, Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974562228/0adf8014-ddf1-4fe2-bda2-b17d04d5b81f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Reise durch die Westfjorde, Vesturbyggð, Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974562228/0adf8014-ddf1-4fe2-bda2-b17d04d5b81f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![A fishing and whale watching boat tour that lasted about an hour in a bay near a small Icelandic fishing down. Humpback whale, got within about 60 feet of it. #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2773/1aedae62-f2a5-4f70-b8f8-9765551f5a56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Something about this spot, didn't seem like Iceland ?](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2773/f7b9c338-f359-4f61-a82b-b164c3b1b0c8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![The Westfjords of Iceland is a large peninsula in northwestern Iceland. It has a mountainous coastline, heavily indented by dozens of fjords surrounded by steep hills. These fjords make roads circuitous and difficult to drive. The mountain scenery is rugged but specular. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635974562228/69dd7297-4781-43fc-bf72-1a5f6b1d4105.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit Vesturbyggð

Things to do

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- Vesturbyggð Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in Vesturbyggð

![Harbour Inn guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27110000/27102000/27101908/db4755a9_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Harbour Inn guesthouse

Dalbraut 1 Vesturbyggð 

Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay

$125 nightly

$147 total

Feb 21 - Feb 22

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this guesthouse in Vesturbyggð. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum and Saga of Gisli ...

9.6/10 Exceptional! (151 reviews)

Nice people, nice place

Reviewed on Oct 11, 2025

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![Hotel West](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33310000/33302400/33302336/1b8dccd4_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hotel West

Adalstræti 62 Vesturbyggð 

$214 nightly

$246 total

Mar 1 - Mar 2

Total with taxes and fees

Stay at this hotel in Vesturbyggð. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Hnjotur Folk Museum and Pollurinn Hot Pool are located ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (109 reviews)

Hotel not clean and little services offered

Arrived very jet lagged with no one to check in, no help. Room had sand and hairs on bed. Small. Very small town and long drive to the cliffs. Shortened my stay (already too long) and no refund. Worth less than half charged. Best thing about town was seafood pizza in grocery store (which hotel did ...

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

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![Fosshotel Westfjords](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/8000000/7880000/7872100/7872047/2f3b6b2d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Fosshotel Westfjords

Aðalstræti 100 Vesturbyggð 

Stay at this hotel in Vesturbyggð. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and housekeeping. Popular attractions Hnjotur Folk Museum and Pollurinn Hot Pool are ...

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![Tvera - roomy quality cottage with a view, close to the ferry harbor Brjanslækur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30530000/30524500/30524449/498f2902_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Tvera - roomy quality cottage with a view, close to the ferry harbor Brjanslækur

 Patreksfjordur Westfjords

Stay at this cottage in Vesturbyggð. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attraction Vatnsfjordur Nature Reserve is located nearby.

9.8/10 Exceptional! (44 reviews)

The house was clean, rooms were nice. Good full kitchen. But there is no emergency contact for the property. And it is middle of nowhere.

Reviewed on Nov 29, 2025

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![Systrakot](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/29000000/28410000/28403800/28403744/23944d4a_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Systrakot

Kirkjubraut 3 Talknafjordur 

Stay at this apartment in Talknafjordur. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a sauna. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. Popular attraction ...

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![Hænuvík Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/48000000/47010000/47004700/47004685/72e6d87f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Hænuvík Cottages

Hænuvík Vesturbyggð 

Book a stay at this beach cottage in Vesturbyggð. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a garden. Popular attraction Hnjotur Folk Museum is located ...

7/10 Good! (2 reviews)

Amazing location 

Amazing, remote location. Cabin was tiny and rustic. Loved the beautiful area and empty beach. Felt a little like camping but worth it for unique experience.

Reviewed on Jul 27, 2021

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### Popular places to visit

![The rugged cliffs of western Iceland are home to a variety of birds. Puffins line the upper cliffs. They are fearless and can be approached.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193147/bcd4b3a0-b81d-42f1-9c8f-d903eed161b9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Látrabjarg Cliffs

4/5(5 reviews)

You can take time to visit Látrabjarg Cliffs during your travels to Vesturbyggð. Stroll along the beaches or experience the area's museums. 

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#### The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum

4/5(3 reviews)

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum in Vesturbyggð. 

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#### Vatnsfjordur Nature Reserve

5/5(3 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Vatnsfjordur Nature Reserve, a lovely green space in Vesturbyggð. 

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#### Bjargtangar Lighthouse

5/5(1 review)

Find out about the history of Hvallatur when you take a trip to Bjargtangar Lighthouse. Wander the parks and beaches while you're in the area. 

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#### Breidavik Beach

3/5(1 review)

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Breidavik Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Vesturbyggð. 

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#### Saga of Gisli Sursson in Arnarfjord

3/5(1 review)

Learn about the local history of Bildudalur with a stop at Saga of Gisli Sursson in Arnarfjord. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. 

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## Cities near Vesturbyggð

![A fishing and whale watching boat tour that lasted about an hour in a bay near a small Icelandic fishing down. Humpback whale, got within about 60 feet of it. #Adventure](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2773/1aedae62-f2a5-4f70-b8f8-9765551f5a56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Patreksfjordur

![Dynjandi water fall from across the fjord](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6358/738d6df3-9f63-4f66-90dd-c8f6dd3d2165.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Bildudalur

![Watch your step! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6193147/d0490b32-03b0-4ed5-b08a-fbcf66d648db.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Hvallatur

![Sunset in fjord of Talknafjordur in Iceland](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000383918/40f8a6b6-e5c3-4c9b-bd04-afa7ed57566b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Talknafjordur

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