Whale Fjord

Whale Fjord can be found in the western part of Iceland between the regions of Hövüdborgarsvaidid and Västurland, 14 kilometers from the capital. The depths inside the fjord reach 84 meters, while at the mouth of the fjord the depth is only about 38 meters. The mouth of the fjord on the left is marked by the Kjalarsnes peninsula, separating Hvalfjord from Hovsvik Bay, and on the right by Cape Heines, separating the fjord from the small Krossvik Bay

Historical notes

In Icelandic, Whalefjord sounds like Hvalfjord. Many whales come to this place, which is why it got its name. If you are very lucky, you will be able to see them. In the 40-50s of the last century, military bases of America and Britain were located here. After the end of the war, the bases were disbanded and the Hvalur whaling company appeared in their place, but it did not last long. In the 1980s, animal and conservationists actively fought for the commercial organization to cease to exist and stop hunting whales.

Description of the Whale Fjord

For the past 30 years, Whale Fjord has been quite calm. All that remains is a memorable view and the farms of local farmers. It is impossible to meet many tourists here, but many people consider this an advantage. Whale Fjord is a very remote place. And if we talk about whales, then of course you can meet them, but not so often.

For those who want to hide in a secluded place and be alone with nature, feel all its splendor and be enriched by the power it has, then this place will be an excellent opportunity to realize this goal. Whale Fjord looks picturesque: here you can see small mountains covered with short grass in the surrounding area. There are also rock cliffs, a river flowing from the mountains, small streams, and a lake. Nearby are the cottages of local farmers, behind which horses and sheep graze.