Isafjordur is the largest town in the Westfjords of Iceland.
The town and the towns around it
Isafjordur is a hub for reaching the surrounding area, including the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. The towns around Isafjordur are Thingeyri, Flateyri, Sudureyri, Sudavik and Bolungarvik.
Getting there
Isafjordur is reachable by car, by bus and by flight. Road 60 crosses Dynjandisheidi and runs through the Dyrafjardargong tunnel, and both are serviced in winter. The old Hrafnseyrarheidi pass is no longer part of road 60 and is not ploughed in winter.
Fishing and trade
Isafjordur began as a trading post and has had a significant role in Iceland's fishing industry.
Festivals
Isafjordur hosts the music festival Aldrei for eg sudur. Isafjordur hosts the Runners' Festival. Isafjordur hosts the Fossavatnsganga nordic skiing competition. Isafjordur has museums, galleries and artisan workshops.
Hornstrandastofa
The visitor centre for the Hornstrandir reserve, Hornstrandastofa, is in Isafjordur. The most common way into the Hornstrandir reserve is by sea.
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
You can compare Westfjords tours to see the current options.
