The Hvalfjörður tunnel will be closed on Holiday Monday, affecting one of the main routes between Reykjavík and popular photography destinations in West and North Iceland.
This closure is significant for landscape photographers as the tunnel provides the fastest route to locations like Kirkjufell, Snæfellsnes Peninsula, and northern attractions. Without tunnel access, photographers will need to take the longer scenic route around Hvalfjörður fjord, which adds considerable travel time to shooting schedules.
- Plan alternative routes around Hvalfjörður fjord for Holiday Monday
- Allow extra travel time (approximately 45-60 minutes additional) to reach western destinations
- Consider the longer route as an opportunity for additional landscape shots along the fjord
- Adjust sunrise/sunset shooting schedules to account for extended travel times
- Check tunnel status before departure on the holiday weekend
Source: RÚV English