Region
Westfjords
400 km from Reykjavik
Bildudalur on Arnarfjordur
Home to the Icelandic Sea Monster Museum, on Arnarfjordur, the fjord with the most reported sea monster sightings in Iceland.
Population
~200
Westfjords • Sea monsters
Bildudalur's Sea Monster Museum documents centuries of creature sightings in Arnarfjordur, Iceland's second-largest fjord and the one with the most monster reports. The museum is a window into Icelandic folklore, and the village is a convenient base for the southern Westfjords.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
Summer flights available from Reykjavik. Check museum opening hours before visiting.
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Population
~200
On Arnarfjordur fjord
Known for
Sea Monster Museum
Skrimslasetur exhibits
Top Attractions in Bildudalur
Icelandic Sea Monster Museum
Exhibits on sea creatures and folklore
Arnarfjordur Fjord
Iceland's second-largest fjord
Dynjandi Waterfall
Waterfall about 45 min drive away
Seljalandsdalur Valley
Hiking area nearby
Coastal Scenery
Cliffs and seabird colonies
Local Swimming Pool
Geothermal pool with views
How to Get to Bildudalur
By air: Seasonal flights from Reykjavik domestic airport to Bildudalur (about 45 minutes), the quickest way to reach this remote area.
By car: 5-6 hours from Reykjavik via Route 60, or use the Baldur ferry shortcut from Stykkisholmur.
From Talknafjordur: 30 minutes drive via Route 63 along the fjord.
Best Time to Visit Bildudalur
Summer (June-August): Flights operate, all attractions open, best weather for Dynjandi visit.
Winter: Northern Lights and quiet fjord scenery, but no flights. Check museum hours and road conditions.
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