Norðfjord

Norðfjord is a fjord located along the coast of Iceland. The name combines norð-, meaning north in Icelandic, with fjörðr, the term for a fjord, indicating its geographic character. The fjord runs inland for several kilometers and is framed by steep mountains and basalt cliffs. Its waters are deep and cold, supporting a productive marine ecosystem that includes cod, haddock and various shellfish, as well as seasonal migrations of seabirds.

Historically, the area was settled during the early medieval period by Norse settlers who relied on the rich fishing grounds. In the modern era, communities along the fjord have depended on fishing, fish processing and, more recently, tourism, including hiking and birdwatching. Small farms and aquaculture facilities operate at the margins of the settlements.

Today, Norðfjord is served by regional roads that connect to larger national highways, with limited seasonal ferry connections to nearby towns. The human footprint is modest, and development is generally guided by conservation and sustainable use of the coastal environment.

The surrounding landscape features rugged cliffs, scree slopes and glacially carved valleys. Wildlife includes seabirds such as puffins, as well as seals in the fjord and occasional whales further offshore. Streams in the area host Arctic char and trout.