Ísafjarðardjúp, Iceland
This is the largest fjord in Iceland’s northwest and almost divides the Westfjords in two. Here, you can take a boat tour to some of the islands of the fjord.
Jökulsárgljúfur National Park – Also known as the “Grand Canyon of Iceland” this spectacular park is a must-see for every visitor. Its long name means “glacial river canyon” and refers to the 18.6-mile (30 km) long Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. It was carved out by the Jökulsá á Fjöllum river, which has its origin at the Vatnajökull icecap almost 124 miles (200 km) to the south.
The park’s main attractions are the magnificent waterfalls at the southern end and the horseshoe-shaped Ásbyrgi canyon at the northern end. The most popular of the waterfalls is Dettifoss, the greatest in Europe. You can also hike between those two points. The landscape is just spectacular and you’ll come across many interesting rock formations, green valleys and birch forests. The narrow Jökulsárgljúfur canyon is in the center of the park. It is about 328 feet (100 m) deep and 1,640 feet (500 m) wide.