Polar Bear Killed Near Cabin in Westfjords After Close Encounter
WEB2 days ago · An 83-year-old woman spotted a polar bear near her summer cabin in Höfðaströnd in the Westfjords, Vísir reports. The authorities put the animal down as they lacked the means to tranquillise it.
A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of Iceland. Police ... - ABC News
WEB1 day ago · The bear was killed Thursday afternoon in the northwest of Iceland after police consulted the Environment Agency, which declined to have the animal relocated, Westfjords Police Chief Helgi Jensson ...
A rare polar bear showed up on the shores of ... - Associated Press News
WEB1 day ago · This handout photo shows a polar bear that was shot by the police after being considered a threat to people nearby, authorities said, in Westfjords, Iceland, Thursday Sept. 19, 2024. The bear was shot near a summer home in …
No Injuries When Bus Caught Fire By Westfjords Tunnel
WEB6 days ago · The driver and passengers of a bus that caught fire near a Westfjords tunnel last Friday all managed to escape the vehicle safely. Responders say they shudder to think what could have happened if the fire had broken out inside the single-lane tunnel.
Driving the Westfjords Way: New Roads, Bridges, and Scenic …
WEBThe makeover of the Westfjords Way continues with the upcoming enhancements to the Dynjandi route. In November 2023, the first section of the Dynjandisheiði road will be unveiled, ensuring better access to this scenic gem.
The Westfjords, Iceland's Crown Jewel
WEBMar 13, 2024 · The Westfjords are not only breathtaking to look at but they are rich in culture and history that is proudly displayed all along the way. Sprinkled throughout the area are geothermal baths and some true natural wonders that make the Westfjords worthy of their own Ring Road type journey.
Iceland’s remote Westfjords | CNN
WEBMay 30, 2014 · Rugged and remote: Iceland's Westfjords — Six hours by road from Reykjavik, the Westfjords is a lonely peninsula that juts into the Denmark Strait. Bolafjall mountain (pictured) offers views to...
Road-tripping through Iceland's remote corners on the all-new ...
WEBAug 17, 2021 · Only around 7% of visitors to the country come up to the Westfjords — and that was before the pandemic hit. Numbers at Látrabjarg are lower still.
Best in Travel 2022 - Visit Westfjords
WEBThe Westfjords have been named the best region to visit in the world for 2022 by global travel authority Lonely Planet. We have received the accolade in the Best in Travel 2022 list, which has been curated by Lonely Planet’s editorial team and its …
Visit Westfjords
WEBThe Westfjords of Iceland are a remote and beautiful region, offering some of the most stunning landscapes in the country. This area is known for its fjords, mountains, secluded coves, and diverse wildlife.