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Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the Westfjords of Iceland

Hornstrandir is the most isolated region of Iceland’s coastline. Life in this northernmost tip of the Westfjords has always been harsher than elsewhere in Iceland. The locals depended on fishing and hunting birds as the terrain was too barren for agriculture. When Iceland was modernised in the 1950s the last inhabitants departed, leaving their turf houses deserted and the region at the mercy of the elements. In earlier times, outlaws often sought refuge in Hornstrandir, hoping to board a ship and escape Iceland. This is the northwestern frontier of Europe, almost within sight of Greenland, but English, Basque and Portuguese fishing vessels would venture here for the bountiful waters. No roads lead to this nature reserve, you must go by boat or foot and bring provisions. The lighthouse at Hornbjarg, featured in the video, is the only accommodation apart from camping. Polar bears occasionally drift ashore from nearby Greenland and may go unnoticed, especially in winter when the land is snowclad and human visitors are rare. This is the sanctuary of the elusive arctic fox, hunted elsewhere in Iceland, so visitors are almost sure of seeing one. They are friendlier and more curious here than elsewhere as they are the apex predator, ideal for photographers. Hornstrandir is home to two of the largest bird cliffs in Europe…including the 534m high sheer cliff, Hornbjarg, a must-see for travellers hiking in Hornstrandir. Find out more: https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-icel... https://guidetoiceland.is/travel-icel...