The region of Strandir (literally: Coasts) was for centuries one of the most remote areas of Iceland, known for the inhabitants' knowledge of magic and as a refuge for criminals. The landscape of Strandir is far from uniform, the low hills of Hrútafjörður in the south gradually change to 700 m high mountains rising straight from the coast in the northern part.

These mountains offer walkers an exceptional experience as he travels through the whole range of Icelandic flora from the shore and meadows, through birch and willow, to mossy moorlands with exceptional views across Húnaflói bay and far into the interior. On a stroll amidst the driftwood on the shore one can see birds and seals and the occasional arctic fox around the deserted farmsteads.

The people of Strandir live almost entirely on traditional fishing and farming and are increasingly aware of their heritage and will proudly tell tales of their ancestors' dealings with harsh winter weather and ghosts, elves, and other supernatural beings.

This is our home turf, where the people have always lived on sheep farming and fishing. These are still the main occupations and you can visit a unique sheep museum or get one of the fishermen to sail out for sea angling, visit the puffin colony on Grímsey island and hopefully see a whale or two. After the witch hunts in the 17th century the people of Strandir became known to be more cunning than most and this part of the regions history is presented at the renowned Museum of Witchcraft and Sorcery.