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WHAT YOU VISIT
Hidden Gems from Fjords to Farm
The Westfjords offer awe-inspiring scenery, offering a sense of peace making the area very popular among those who want to embrace the incredible nature and serenity. And the people who live among this spectacular landscape are eager to share their history and culture with you. During this engaging outing, you'll head to Holt, a historical farm where the land has been used since Iceland's settlement. Meet local farmers and their sheep, learn about sheep farming and watch a video of sheep being rounded and sorted. After refreshments, you'll travel to Flateyri. A a trading post since 1792, it became a major whaling center during the 19th century. You'll visit the charming 150-year-old church and the beach, a unique mix of golden sand and centuries of shell fragments. Then enjoy a taste of local beer before returning to Isafjordur.

PHOTO OPPORTUNITIES
Nestled on a sparkling fjord, Flateyri's church is an important landmark in the community and popular photo subject. Its high steeple and brightly painted red roof set against the backdrop of the green landscape and mountains makes an unforgettable shot.

WHAT YOU SEE ALONG THE WAY
As you make your way along the scenic route you'll have excellent views of the harsh, broad landscape and sheltered fjords where farms and villages cluster on slender strips of land. Did you know that the Westfjords is geologically the oldest part of Iceland? At 16 million years of age the region is still very young compared to most parts of the world.