Norðurfjörður í Árneshreppi á Ströndum
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Norðurfjörður is a small settlement in Árneshreppur in the Strandir region of the Westfjords. The surrounding area is among Iceland's most remote inhabited regions and is characterised by mountains, fjords and sparsely populated landscapes.

The site can be viewed as part of a wider journey through the surrounding region. Current access, opening information and local conditions should always be checked when relevant.

For more context when planning a trip through this part of Iceland, see Ísafjörður and other nearby destinations on the site.

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A remote settlement in Árneshreppur in the Strandir region, known for its dramatic surroundings, proximity to Krossneslaug and as a base for exploring northern Strandir and travelling towards Hornstrandir.

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Source Last verified: 6. October 2026

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Norðurfjörður er einn af byggðarkjörnum Árneshrepps og góður viðmiðunarstaður fyrir ferðalög um norðanverðar Strandir.