Bildudalur is a village on Arnarfjordur in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The village
Bildudalur sits by the fjord Arnarfjordur. Bildudalur is known as the good-weather capital of the Westfjords. The main industries in Bildudalur are sea mineral processing and fish farming, and tourism has also been increasing. Music and culture have thrived in Bildudalur.
The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum
The Icelandic Sea Monster Museum is in the village of Bildudalur on the shores of Arnarfjordur. Arnarfjordur is said to be one of the most prolific centres of monster activity in Iceland.
Sea monsters in Icelandic folklore
Tales of sea monsters have played a colourful role in Icelandic folk culture for centuries. Several written accounts of them are found all around the country.
Getting there
Patreksfjordur can be reached by flight via Bildudalur, with a fly-bus onward to Patreksfjordur. Road 60 crosses Dynjandisheidi and runs through the Dyrafjardargong tunnel, and both are serviced in winter. The old Hrafnseyrarheidi pass is no longer part of road 60 and is not ploughed in winter. Weather and road conditions in Iceland differ from what most visitors are used to and can change fast.
Checking road conditions before you set off
Road conditions and closures for Iceland are published by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.
Use the Road Conditions to help plan your trip.
Comparing Westfjords tours
You can compare Westfjords tours to see the current options.
