Dynjandi Waterfall & Local Village

Discover the scenic wonders of the Westfjords peninsula, including thundering Dynjandi waterfall, and then sample fresh seafood in a small fishing village.

After departing from the pier, you will settle in for a leisurely and wonderfully scenic drive across Westfjords peninsula, one of the wildest most uninhabited areas of Iceland. Ancient glaciers carved out the peninsula’s dramatic landscape, leaving behind deep fjords, steep mountains and craggy inlets.

Because the terrain is so harsh, life here has always revolved around the sea, as you will discover while pausing for photos at the waterfront village of Þingeyri. 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.” It sometimes looks as if people still live inside the waterfall because adventurous hikers often walk behind the roaring cascade and then pop out the other side.

Continuing on, you will next visit Suðureyri, a fishing village that was once considerably more remote until a tunnel through the surrounding mountain made traveling there easier.

While walking the town’s popular Seafood Trail, you will sample fresh fish such as cod and halibut that are caught in the icy waters of the Atlantic. You will also learn how quickly the fish can be delivered from the sea to European fish markets.