Name: VAN LIFE ICELAND：為什麼一定要駕駛 WESTFJORDS？ (VAN LIFE ICELAND: Why You've GOT To Drive The WESTFJORDS)
Uploaded: 2025-06-17T17:02:45.000Z
Duration: 10 min 56 s

Life-erupting volcanoes, majestic waterfalls, vast glaciers and deep canyons.

栩栩如生的火山、氣勢磅礴的瀑布、浩瀚的冰川和幽深的峽谷。

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I'm Ásla Steinarðs, born and raised in Iceland.

我叫 Ásla Steinarðs，在冰島出生長大。

I am a nature photographer and videographer.

我是一名自然攝影師和攝像師。

I am also a nature editor for Vogue and a drone ambassador for DJI.

我還是《Vogue》雜誌的自然編輯和大疆創新的無人機大使。

And this is our van, Vani, our adventure home on wheels.

這就是我們的麵包車，瓦尼，我們車輪上的探險家園。

Together we have seen more of Iceland than most people, but there is always one place that is often overlooked by travellers and this is why I am going to show you the Westfjords.

我們一起遊覽過的冰島比大多數人都要多，但總有一個地方經常被旅行者忽略，這就是我帶您遊覽西峽灣的原因。

The best way to explore the Westfjords is by car, because you want to be able to get around easily.

探索西峽灣的最佳方式是駕車，因為您希望能夠方便地四處遊覽。

It takes around five hours to drive from Reykjavík all the way out to the Westfjords.

從雷克雅未克驅車前往西峽灣大約需要五個小時。

That's five hours well-spent driving, because the Westfjords, they always give you a warm welcome.

這五個小時的車程花得很值，因為在西峽灣，他們總是熱情地歡迎你。

It doesn't really matter what route you take, because the Westfjords are a circular route.

其實走哪條路線並不重要，因為西峽灣是一條環形路線。

If you decide to do it clockwise, like I am doing, then one of the first towns you arrive in is Patræksfjörður.

如果您決定像我一樣按順時針方向行進，那麼首先到達的城鎮之一就是帕特雷斯菲尤爾（Patræksfjörður）。

千萬不要錯過我們的高射炮餐廳。

It's a super cute and local restaurant here at Patræksfjörður.

這是一家位於帕特里斯菲尤爾（Patræksfjörður）的超級可愛的在地餐廳。

They have a simple menu, soup and beer, but it's very delicious.

他們的菜單很簡單，只有湯和啤酒，但非常美味。

A short drive from Patræksfjörður, you will find Reyðisandur, which means the large red sand beach.

從帕特雷斯菲尤爾（Patræksfjörður）驅車不遠，就能看到雷迪桑杜爾（Reyðisandur），意思是大片的紅沙海灘。

It has one of the most scenic campsites of Iceland and if you're like me and have a van, I highly recommend staying here for the night.

這裡有冰島風景最優美的露營地之一，如果您和我一樣有一輛麵包車，我強烈推薦您在這裡過夜。

Iceland is mostly famous for its black volcanic beaches, but what's unique about the Westfjords is that they have white sandy beaches.

冰島主要以黑色火山海灘而聞名，但西峽灣的獨特之處在於它擁有白色的沙灘。

So I love coming here because it looks quite tropical, but also has a unique contrast with the dark fjords.

是以，我喜歡來這裡，因為這裡看起來頗具熱帶風情，同時又與幽暗的峽灣形成獨特的對比。

And we Icelanders, we're very proud that we have tropical beaches.

我們冰島人為擁有熱帶海灘而自豪。

So, yeah, I think it's quite perfect to go for a swim.

所以，是的，我認為這裡非常適合游泳。

One place you have to see when you're visiting the Westfjords is Þingjandi waterfall that is right here behind me.

來到西峽灣，有一個地方您一定要去看看，那就是我身後的Þingjandi 瀑布。

So this is one of the most impressive waterfalls in the whole of Iceland.

是以，這是整個冰島最令人印象深刻的瀑布之一。

It's a bit of a hike to get to the top, but it's absolutely worth it because as you walk up, you will pass a lot of other small waterfalls that are just as impressive.

登頂需要徒步，但這絕對是值得的，因為當你往上走時，會經過很多其他的小瀑布，它們也同樣令人印象深刻。

There's no need to buy bottled water when you're in Iceland because you can basically drink from any water source you find in the Icelandic nature or any tap.

在冰島，您無需購買瓶裝水，因為您基本上可以飲用冰島大自然中的任何水源或任何水龍頭中的水。

So what I normally do, I just have a bottle with me and you can fill it up and then you have some of the most clear drinking water in the world and it's perfectly safe to drink.

是以，我通常會隨身攜帶一個瓶子，你可以把它裝滿，然後你就可以喝到世界上最清澈的飲用水，而且完全可以放心飲用。

So we made it to the top and this is a really impressive sight.

我們登上了山頂，這裡的景象令人印象深刻。

Some people say that the waterfall reminds them of a bridal veil.

有人說，瀑布讓人想起新娘的面紗。

So this is a farm and a guest house that is in a remote valley of the Westfjords.

這是一家位於西峽灣偏遠山谷的農場和飯店。

Here there is no phone signal or even Wi-Fi, but all around me is beautiful nature.

這裡沒有手機信號，甚至沒有無線網絡，但周圍都是美麗的大自然。

There are sheep out on the field and dogs running around.

田野裡有羊群，還有狗在跑來跑去。

So it's real farm vibes and such a quiet and nice environment to spend time in.

是以，這裡充滿了真正的農場氣息，環境寧靜優美，非常適合度過美好時光。

And when I look around I think to myself I could easily spend a whole week here.

當我環顧四周時，我心想，我可以在這裡輕鬆地度過一整個星期。

When you get to Ísafjörður it feels like you're back into civilization because this is the largest town of the Westfjords, but still only 2,500 people are living here.

當您到達伊薩菲尤爾祖爾時，感覺就像回到了文明時代，因為這裡是西峽灣最大的城鎮，但仍然只有 2500 人居住在這裡。

But in this town you can find lots and lots of cute cafes and nice restaurants and also great adventures.

不過，在這個小鎮上，你可以找到很多可愛的咖啡館和不錯的餐館，還有很棒的探險活動。

When you're in Ísafjörður town you have to go whale watching because these fjords that are around here are full of nutritions that attract the whales.

來到伊薩菲尤爾祖爾鎮，您一定要去觀鯨，因為這裡的峽灣充滿了吸引鯨魚的營養物質。

所以，在這裡看到它們真是再好不過了。

Right now we're heading on a rib boat with Westfjord Safari in order to try to see some whales.

現在，我們正搭乘 Westfjord Safari 的排骨船去看鯨魚。

Like we are right next to a humpback whale.

就像我們就在座頭鯨旁邊一樣。

That was the most incredible whale moment I've ever seen.

這是我見過的最不可思議的鯨魚時刻。

The main whale season is from May to September because that's actually when the whales come to Iceland for feeding.

鯨魚的主要繁殖季節是 5 月到 9 月，因為此時正是鯨魚來冰島覓食的季節。

So in the summer there's around 24 whale species around Iceland and this is definitely an experience you cannot miss out on.

是以，在夏季，冰島周圍大約有 24 種鯨魚，這絕對是您不能錯過的體驗。

A short boat ride away from Ísafjörður you will find Vegur Island and this is a real wildlife paradise.

從伊薩菲約杜爾出發，乘船很短的距離就能到達維古爾島，這裡是真正的野生動物天堂。

This island has lots and lots of birds, seals and they even see whales out here.

島上有很多鳥類和海豹，甚至還能看到鯨魚。

It also has a cozy cafe so we are going to meet the owner of this island and let him explain to us a bit more what this place is about.

島上還有一家舒適的咖啡館，所以我們要去見見這個島的主人，讓他向我們介紹一下這個地方。

My name is Gisli and I'm one of the Vegur farmers.

我叫吉斯利，是 Vegur 的農民之一。

It's me, Felicity, my wife and our four-year-old boy and that makes up the population of Vegur.

我、弗利西蒂、我的妻子和我們四歲的兒子組成了維古爾的居民。

So we live here year-round and we are farming eiders.

是以，我們常年住在這裡，養殖鳧。

Eiders are wild birds that come and nest and we collect eider down from the nests.

鳧是來築巢的野生鳥類，我們收集巢中的鳧羽。

It's a wonderful kind of relationship between a farmer and wildlife.

這是農民與野生動物之間的一種奇妙關係。

The cafe here has incredible view and they have cake on the menu and they serve the traditional Icelandic cake called Hjónabansæla which means happy marriage cake and every

這裡的咖啡館擁有令人難以置信的美景，菜單上還有蛋糕，他們提供冰島傳統蛋糕 Hjónabansæla，意思是幸福的婚姻蛋糕，每個人都喜歡。

Icelander's grandmother will make this cake and claim that they make the best one.

冰島人的祖母會做這種蛋糕，並聲稱她們做的蛋糕是最好吃的。

When I'm in the Westfjords I also love going for kayaking.

It's a super unique experience to glide through the fjords next to the steep mountains and see all the beautiful scenery from the ocean.

在陡峭的山脈旁滑翔穿過峽灣，從海上欣賞所有美麗的風景，這是一種超級獨特的體驗。

For dinner, Ísafjörður has many great options but Tjöruhuset really stands out.

在晚餐方面，伊薩菲約杜爾有很多不錯的選擇，但 Tjöruhuset 真的很突出。

So they have seatings two times per day and you need to make sure to make a booking before you come here because these guys are always booked out.

是以，他們每天有兩個座位，你來之前一定要提前預訂，因為這些人的座位總是被預訂一空。

Out of all of the fjords, this one is definitely my favourite one.

在所有峽灣中，這絕對是我最喜歡的一個。

In summer time you can stay at Holt Inn and use this wonderful jacuzzi with incredible views and then you can walk down to the pier where there's a beautiful white beach and in winter me and Leo we actually come here a lot to ski because the mountains around here are perfect for it.

夏天的時候，你可以住在霍爾特旅館，使用這個景色絕佳的按摩浴缸，然後你可以走到碼頭，那裡有一片美麗的白色沙灘；冬天的時候，我和里奧經常來這裡滑雪，因為周圍的山脈非常適合滑雪。

Before you continue driving the fjords, make a small detour to the town Bólangarvík.

在繼續駛入峽灣之前，請繞道前往小鎮伯朗加爾維克（Bólangarvík）。

There you can drive up to Bólafjall mountain and on a clear day you can see all the way over to Greenland.

在那裡，您可以驅車前往 Bólafjall 山，天氣晴朗時，您可以看到格陵蘭島的全貌。

Also make sure to check out the marine museum called Ósfur.

此外，一定要去看看名為 Ósfur 的海洋博物館。

Ósfur is a time capsule showing the thousand years that nothing changed.

Ósfur 就像一個時間膠囊，向人們展示了千年來的滄海桑田。

From the settlement of the Westfjords in around the year 900 up until the motorisation of the boats in the beginning of the 1900s.

從 900 年左右在西峽灣定居開始，一直到 20 世紀初船隻機動化為止。

在這裡，捕魚是一切，也是一切。

Your last stop before leaving the Westfjords has to be Hótel Heitalir.

在離開西峽灣之前，您的最後一站一定是海塔里爾酒店（Hótel Heitalir）。

It's such a nice country hotel that is tucked away in a beautiful fjord surrounded by stunning nature.

這是一家漂亮的鄉村酒店，坐落在美麗的峽灣中，周圍是迷人的大自然。

It's also a family run place and every time I come here I get a warm welcome from the owner Stella.

這也是一個家庭經營的地方，每次我來到這裡，都會受到店主斯特拉的熱情歡迎。

What's also special about this place is that they have a lot of animals, a hot spring and a swimming pool inside of a greenhouse.

這個地方的特別之處還在於，他們在溫室裡養了很多動物、溫泉和游泳池。

現在你知道我為什麼喜歡西峽灣了吧。

Now you know why I love the Westfjords so much.

現在你知道我為什麼這麼喜歡西峽灣了吧。

We've seen it all from incredible waterfalls to wildlife and natural hot springs.

從令人難以置信的瀑布到野生動物和天然溫泉，我們都見過。

And every time I visit I'm so amazed and I cannot stop thinking about how I would love to spend even more time here.

每次來這裡，我都會大吃一驚，忍不住想在這裡多待一段時間。

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