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Skip long hours of driving and take the one-way Baldur ferry from Stykkisholmur to Brjanslaekur across Breidafjordur. This ferry ticket in Iceland is a practical choice for travelers who want to enjoy coastal views and have more time exploring the Westfjords region.
The Baldur ferry carries both passengers and vehicles. For an additional fee, you can bring your car, campervan, motorcycle, or bicycle, making it easy to continue your Iceland road trip as soon as you arrive in Stykkisholmur.
The Baldur ferry operates year-round, with up to two daily departures from July to August and generally one departure per day from September to May. Book in advance to secure your preferred sailing, especially outside the peak summer season.
Your journey starts in Stykkisholmur, a historic harbor town on the northern Snaefellsnes Peninsula. As the ferry leaves the port, you'll cross Breidafjordur, a shallow bay scattered with thousands of islands and skerries.
In summer, keep an eye out for seabirds and seals, while winter sailings offer peaceful waters, snow-covered mountains, and dramatic coastal scenery.
During the sailing, look back for views of Snaefellsjokull Glacier and watch the mountains of the Westfjords appear on the horizon. You can enjoy a scenic sea crossing through one of Iceland’s most beautiful coastal areas.
Depending on the schedule, the ferry stops at Flatey, the only inhabited island in Breidafjordur. It’s known for its colorful wooden houses, Iceland's oldest library building, and nesting puffins and Arctic terns in summer.
If you wish to explore the island, you'll need to leave your vehicle on the ferry and continue as a foot passenger before catching a later sailing.
The crossing takes around two and a half hours. While onboard, you can unwind in the passenger lounge, where you can purchase hot and cold meals, desserts, snacks, and drinks. The ferry also offers free Wi-Fi throughout the crossing, making it easy to stay connected as you travel across Breidafjordur.
You arrive at Brjanslaekur, a small harbor on Vatnsfjordur Bay that serves as a gateway to the southern Westfjords. From here, you can continue by road to some of the region’s top sights, including Latrabjarg Cliffs, Dynjandi Waterfall, and Raudisandur Beach.
If you're returning by ferry, remember to book the Brjanslaekur to Stykkisholmur sailing separately.
Book your Baldur ferry ticket from Stykkisholmur to Brjanslaekur for a scenic and time-saving route between Snaefellsnes Peninsula and the Westfjords. Check availability now by choosing a date.
