On the road to Bildudalur Pool

Bíldudalur is a small village located by the fjord Arnarfjörður in the Westfjords. It is known for its good weather and is often referred to as the 'good-weather-capital of the Westfjords'. The village has a rich history and was once a thriving fishing industry town. Today, the main industries are sea mineral processing and fish farming, but tourism has been increasing. The village is home to the Icelandic Sea Monster Museum, which offers an action-packed multimedia display of sea monster tales. There is also an exhibition of Icelandic music memorabilia called Melodies of the Past. The village has a church, a health center, and an outdoor swimming pool. Music and culture are important to the people of Bíldudalur, and they host an annual folk music festival. The surrounding area is also home to a fjord of literary significance, Geirþjófsfjörður, where the Icelandic Gísla saga was played out