Kaldalón
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Kaldalón

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TypeShallow glacial fjord
Length4.5 km
AccessRoad access

Kaldalón is a scenic fjord north of Ísafjarðardjúp in the Westfjords.

The fjord is surrounded by steep mountains and lies beneath the glacier Drangajökull. It is known for its dramatic landscape, silence, and untouched wilderness.

Once inhabited, Kaldalón was abandoned during the 20th century. Today it attracts hikers and nature lovers seeking remote scenery and historic ruins.

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Kaldalón is a small and very shallow fjord on the northern side of inner Ísafjarðardjúp. It is about 4.5 km long and receives glacial sediment from Drangajökull.

Last verified 16 September 2026 Source

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Kaldalón er einn af fegurstu og afskekktustu fjörðum Vestfjarða.