Hestfjörður
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Hestfjörður

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TypeFjord
Length13 km
Width1 km

Hestfjörður is a place in Vestfirðir and part of the varied landscape and local geography of the area. Visitors should plan according to current weather, road and access conditions, particularly when the location is away from populated areas. This description avoids specific claims that have not been independently verified.

Nearby places that can be useful when planning a route include Holts Church and Eyrarfjall Mountain. Respect local signs, private land and any access restrictions during your visit.

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Hestfjörður is a long, narrow fjord in Ísafjarðardjúp, nearly 13 km long and just over 1 km wide at its mouth. There is little lowland along its shores and its outer section merges with Skötufjörður.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source

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Hestfjörður er hluti fjörðakerfis Djúpsins.