Tröllaskagi is a dramatic mountain peninsula in North Iceland,
located between
Eyjafjörður and
Skagafjörður.
The region is characterized by steep mountains, deep valleys, and coastal
settlements nestled tightly between the sea and towering slopes.
The mountains of Tröllaskagi are among the most rugged in Iceland, featuring
sharp peaks, narrow ridges, and sheer cliffs that rise directly from the ocean.
The landscape was largely shaped by glacial erosion during the Ice Age, leaving
behind dramatic valleys and alpine terrain.
Several towns and villages are located on the peninsula, including
Siglufjörður,
Ólafsfjörður, and
Dalvík.
Modern tunnels have greatly improved access between these communities, which
were once isolated for much of the year.
Tröllaskagi is one of Iceland’s premier outdoor recreation areas, offering
excellent opportunities for hiking, mountain biking, backcountry skiing,
ski touring, whale watching, and sea angling throughout the year.
The peninsula is especially well known for heavy winter snowfall and is widely
considered the country’s leading destination for off-piste skiing and ski
touring.
Tröllaskagi combines alpine wilderness, maritime culture, and the
quiet beauty of northern Iceland, making it one of the most striking landscapes
in the country.
Tröllaskagi er eitt áhrifamesta fjallasvæði Norðurlands.