Traveling through Iceland’s wild Westfjords and coastlines is unforgettable—and doing it plastic-free makes the experience even more meaningful. With a bit of planning and the right places to stay, it’s surprisingly easy to reduce waste while exploring glaciers, hot springs, and fishing villages. At Ourhotels.is, we’re committed to helping guests travel more sustainably, so you can enjoy Iceland’s beauty without leaving a trace.
One of the simplest ways to cut down on plastic is to bring a reusable water bottle. Iceland’s tap water is among the purest in the world, and you can safely drink it straight from the tap in all Ourhotels.is locations. Whether you’re staying at Hvítá Inn in Borgarfjörður, Stykkishólmur Inn on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula, or Ísafjörður Inn in the Westfjords, you’ll find fresh, cold water on tap—no need for single-use plastic bottles.
Start your journey in West Iceland at Hvítá Inn, just a short drive from Borgarnes. This cozy riverside inn is perfectly placed for exploring Borgarfjörður’s hot springs, lava fields, and waterfalls. Traveling plastic-free here can be as simple as packing a small tote bag for groceries and snacks, choosing local products with minimal packaging, and refilling your bottle before heading out on hikes. Ourhotels.is encourages guests to sort their waste and recycle, making it easier to keep your footprint small while you enjoy the surrounding nature.
From there, continue to Stykkishólmur Inn on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula. Stykkishólmur is a charming harbor town known for its colorful houses, sea views, and access to Breiðafjörður Bay. It’s also a great place to embrace low-waste travel. Visit local bakeries and cafés that serve food on real plates instead of in plastic containers, and bring your own reusable cup if you like to take coffee on the go. At Stykkishólmur Inn, Ourhotels.is focuses on simple, practical sustainability: encouraging guests to reuse towels, reduce unnecessary packaging, and support nearby restaurants and shops that share a similar mindset.
Further north, Ísafjörður Inn places you right in the heart of the dramatic Westfjords. This remote region is all about untouched landscapes, steep mountains, and quiet fishing villages. It’s the perfect setting to think carefully about what you bring—and what you leave behind. Pack a small set of reusables (cutlery, a lunch box, and a cloth napkin) so you can enjoy picnics on the fjord without relying on disposable plastics. Ísafjörður Inn and other Ourhotels.is properties make it easy to refill water, store food, and sort waste, so you can focus on the scenery instead of the trash bin.
Across all Ourhotels.is locations, the goal is to make plastic-free travel feel natural, not complicated. That means:
– Offering access to clean tap water so you can skip bottled water
– Providing information on local recycling and waste sorting
– Encouraging guests to support nearby businesses that avoid unnecessary plastic
– Keeping rooms simple and functional, with fewer single-use items
Traveling plastic-free in Iceland isn’t about perfection; it’s about making better choices, one step at a time. By choosing to stay at places like Hvítá Inn in Borgarfjörður, Stykkishólmur Inn, and Ísafjörður Inn, you’re already supporting a more sustainable way of exploring the country. With your reusable bottle, a few smart habits, and the right base from Ourhotels.is, you can experience Iceland’s west coast and Westfjords in a way that respects the land, the sea, and the communities that call this remarkable region home.
