Few places in Iceland are as far from Reykjavík as Bakkafjördur, located 700 km (400 miles) away. In the summer, it’s a ten-hour drive, while in winter, you can add two to three hours depending on road conditions. But it’s well worth the journey to this remote northeast corner of the country. Despite having just 100 residents, Bakkafjördur has no accommodations, restaurants, or shops. Instead, it offers tranquil serenity and unique beauty in a fjord south of Langanes. Bakkafjördur is Iceland as it once was. The nearest shop or lodging is 30 km south in Vopnafjördur, or 40 km north at Thórshöfn on Langanes, though Bakkafjördur itself is part of the Langanesbyggd municipality. The local economy revolves around fishing, fish processing, and sheep farming. The area also boasts some of the country’s best salmon rivers.
Bakkafjördur, 07/01/2025 – Cameras: A7R III, A99 II, RX1R II – Lenses: FE 1.8/135mm, FE 1.4/50mm Z, FE 2.8/90mm G, 2.0/35mm Z
Images and Text: Páll Stefánsson
