Description
Summary
Description
Cross the Westfjords to Snaefellsnes via Breidafjordur on this 2.5-hour Baldur ferry from Brjanslaekur to Stykkisholmur. Carrying cars, campervans, motorcycles, and bicycles, this one-way ferry lets you skip the long drive around the Westfjords, saving both driving time and hours behind the wheel while enjoying one of Iceland's most scenic sea crossings.
The Baldur ferry is a car and passenger vessel that operates year-round, with a summer schedule from June to August and a winter schedule from September to May. It runs from Brjanslaekur on the Westfjords to Stykkisholmur on the Snaefellsnes Peninsula through Flatey Island.
Your journey begins at Brjanslaekur Port, a small harbor on Vatnsfjordur Bay in the Westfjords. Just 45 minutes from Patreksfjordur, the port is also home to the protected Flokatoftir ruins, believed to be the settlement of Hrafna-Floki, one of Iceland's earliest explorers.
From here, the ferry crosses Breidafjordur, a vast bay stretching about 31 miles (50 kilometers) wide and 78 miles (125 kilometers) long, with around 3,000 islands, islets, and skerries.
The crossing turns a long drive into a relaxing sea journey through one of Iceland’s most beautiful coastal landscapes. From the deck, you can watch for seabirds and seals while enjoying views of the Westfjords mountains on one side and the Snaefellsjokull Glacier on the other.
The car ferry carries both passengers and vehicles, so you can bring your rental car, campervan, or bicycle and continue your road trip on arrival.
The Baldur ferry crossing takes about 2.5 hours, but it lets you skip the long drive around Breidafjordur. Instead of spending hours behind the wheel, you can relax in the lounge, enjoy the views from the outdoor decks, connect to the free Wi-Fi, or grab a meal, drink, or snack from the onboard restaurant.
During summer, the Baldur ferry also stops at Flatey Island, a peaceful historic island known for its colorful wooden houses and one of Iceland's oldest settlements. Summer is also the best time to visit, when puffins, Arctic terns, and other seabirds nest along the island's shores.
You arrive in Stykkisholmur, a charming harbor town on the northern Snaefellsnes Peninsula and an excellent base for exploring West Iceland. Its location makes it easy to visit highlights such as Kirkjufell Mountain, Snaefellsjokull National Park, and the peninsula’s dramatic coastline.
If you plan to return by ferry, you'll need to book a separate return ticket from Stykkisholmur to Brjanslaekur.
Book your Baldur ferry ticket from Brjanslaekur to Stykkisholmur for a scenic crossing of Breidafjordur between the Westfjords and Snaefellsnes. Check availability now by choosing a date.
