This guide covers the village of Súðavík, its Arctic Fox Centre, and what families can do there.
The old village and the new
Súðavík is a small fishing village on Ísafjarðardjúp, near Ísafjörður.
An avalanche destroyed a large part of Súðavík, and the village has since been divided into an old part and a new part.
The new part of Súðavík was built on a site safe from avalanches.
The old part is kept intact as a summer resort for travellers.
The Arctic Fox Centre
The Arctic Fox Centre in Súðavík is an exhibition and research centre focused on the Arctic fox, the only native land mammal in Iceland.
Families, hiking and angling
Raggagarður is a family playground in the heart of the old part of Súðavík, made for children and adults alike.
Súðavík is a good base for hiking.
A local guide is available for routes nearby.
Sea angling with boats is offered from Súðavík.
Súðavík has a camping ground.
Súðavík has a grocery shop.
Súðavík has a gas station.
Súðavík has a post office.
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Comparing Westfjords tours
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