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Hornstrandir is a nature reserve located in the Westfjords, in the north-west of Iceland. The total area covers 580 square kilometres (220 square miles) of tundra, cliffs, flowering fields and ice. Discover the wonders of this region by taking a tour of the Westfjords.
10 de ene. de 2022 · Tucked into Iceland’s northwest corner, the 589-sq-km Hornstrandir Nature Reserve (227-sq-mi) has an end-of-the-world feel. Waterfalls thunder down mountains, the midnight sun kisses the ocean, cliffs plummet to the sea and the mighty Drangajökull glacier overlooks the scene.
We decided to write this guide on how to visit the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve because hiking in Hornstrandir is neither easy nor well accessible. To explore this northernmost corner of Iceland, you need to plan everything well in advance and pray for good weather.
Hornstrandir (Icelandic pronunciation: [ˈhɔ(r)tn̥ˌstrandɪr̥]) is Iceland's northernmost peninsula, covering 580 km 2 (220 sq mi) at the northern end of the Westfjords, to the north of the Jökulfirðir and to the northwest of Drangajökull glacier.
Hornstrandir is a remote and uninhabited peninsula in the Westfjords, where you can see Arctic foxes, bird cliffs, glaciers and more. Find out how to visit, where to stay and what to do in this stunning nature reserve.
Hornstrandir is a magical hiking area and nature reserve at the northernmost point of the Westfjords in Iceland. It’s famed for its incredible mountain scene, splendid views, authenticity and being home to the only native mammal in Iceland, the Arctic Fox .
Tucked into Iceland’s northwest corner, the 589-sq-km Hornstrandir Nature Reserve (227-sq-mi) has an end-of-the-world feel. Waterfalls thunder down mountains, the midnight sun kisses the ocean, cliffs plummet to the sea and the mighty Drangajökull glacier overlooks the scene.
