Back in September, 2018, as we were researching our family Iceland road trip (because Iceland with kids is amazing!), we found VERY little (in fact, nothing at all…), about traveling to the Westfjords with children.
This little-visited corner of Iceland was arguably our favorite spot, and in the three days we spent in the Westfjords, we didn’t see any other families.
SO, if you’re planning an Iceland road trip—and are bringing the kids along—be sure to include a couple of these spots for visiting the Westfjords with kids.
A huge, naturally-heated pool with sweeping views of the ocean? Yes please!
This pool is located right on the side of the road—which sounds like it wouldn’t be very relaxing, but because it’s the Westfjords there isn’t much traffic…
For most of the time here we had it all to ourselves, and best of all, it’s free!
The Iceland Sea Monster Museum
Sea monsters are a pretty big part of Icelandic folklore and legend, and this museum in the village of Bildudalur is legitimately a bit frightening—like a mystical haunted house.
Fossa Waterfall
Hey look—it’s another beautiful waterfall that’s right off the side of the road! We spent close to an hour here so the boys could throw rocks, and were the only ones there the whole time
Tálknafjörður – Sveinseyri Beach
The Westfjord beaches blew us away with their exceptional colors and beauty. You could have told us we were back in Hawaii, and aside from the cold water, we’d believe you!
Long stretches of golden sand backed by towering, mist shrouded mountains, where—again—like so many places in the Westfjords, we had them to all to ourselves. Such great spots to let the kids stretch their legs, run wild, leave footprints, and be free.
Dynjandi
This massive waterfall is probably the Westfjords most well-known attraction. We actually didn’t spend much time here (I think the boys were getting restless), but they could definitely appreciate just how huge it is — a must stop on the drive
Ísafjörður and the Westfjord History Museum
The only place in the Westfjords that feels like a “city,” the town of Ísafjörður has about 2,000 residents, some hotels, restaurants, playground—even a brewery!
It’s also home to the Westfjords History Museum, where the boys were fascinated by the cultural displays—but mainly the big stuffed polar bear.
Pollurin Hot Pool
Just a couple of minutes from Sveinseyri Beach, on the road outside of Tálknafjörður, this small hot pot features three different pools that look right over the fjord. The three pools have varying temperatures, but if it’s too hot you can add cold water to ensure it’s the perfect temp.
Like so many of our favorite place in Iceland, entrance is totally free.
