Bolungarvik is a village in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The village
Bolungarvik is the northernmost village in the Westfjords and sits on a cove of the same name. Bolungarvik has been a fishing port since the settlement of Iceland.
The Osvor Maritime Museum
The Osvor Maritime Museum is a replica of an old Icelandic fishing station. It stands on the east side of Bolungarvik down by the sea. The curator at Osvor welcomes guests in a traditional fisherman outfit.
What is on display
On display at Osvor are the rowing boat Olver, a crew hut with tools and equipment, a salt house and a drying hut.
Isafjordur nearby
Isafjordur is the largest town in the Westfjords and a hub for reaching the surrounding area, including the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. The towns around Isafjordur are Thingeyri, Flateyri, Sudureyri, Sudavik and Bolungarvik.
Checking road conditions before you set off
Road conditions and closures for Iceland are published by the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration.
Use the Road Conditions to help plan your trip.
Comparing Westfjords tours
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