Ísafjörður is the main town of the Westfjords, a trading post since the 16th century, and the base for the Dynjandi waterfall, which falls about 100 m in total height across its cascades (westfjords.is and visiticeland.com, read 7 November 2026). From the town a guided bus day trip to Dynjandi is the simplest way to see it without a car. This page contains partner links: if you book, we earn a commission at no cost to you.
Highlights
The town
A fjord-side trading town; Hnífsdalur is 4 km away and Súðavík 20 km.
Dynjandi
A collection of falls at the bottom of Arnarfjörður with a cumulative height of about 100 m; platforms and stairs were added recently and restrooms are at the bottom for those who only want the view.
Bolafjall
A viewpoint above Ísafjörður reached by Route 61 toward Bolungarvík, accessible only in the summer months; the road was closed to vehicles for the season when the site was read.
Súgandafjörður and Suðureyri
About 20 minutes' drive from Ísafjörður.
The Westfjords Tunnel
On Road 60, 9.1 km long.
The Dynjandi bus trip
From Ísafjörður: Dynjandi Waterfall guided day trip by bus is rated 4.7 out of 5 from 2,337 reviews, from €70 on 6 November 2026.
Practical info
Tips
- The seasons differ sharply. The Westfjords tourism site gives an average of 9°C and 24 hours of daylight in June, 10°C and 23 hours in July, and 0°C with 3 hours of daylight in January and December; it suggests September and October as a quieter time with less busy roads. The Bolafjall road is summer only. The tour above is a guided bus trip, so no driving is needed. For the whole region see the Westfjords.
How to get there
Ísafjörður is in the north-west Westfjords; the source gives no distance from Reykjavík. By road, or by a day tour from the town to Dynjandi.
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