Holtsfjara

Önundarfjörður is a particularly pretty fjord, even by Westfjords standards. This is partly due to Holt beach, which is a sweeping golden-sand beach and dune system which curls out into the fjord and is a bit like Spain for a few hot days of the year. The rest of the time it's a great walk!

During the nesting season of Eider (April 15 to July 14), certain parts of the beach (like the dunes) are restricted to protect the eider ducks and their nests. Visitors are asked to respect these areas and stay clear of the marked nesting sites to ensure the birds can nest undisturbed.