Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður is the biggest town of the Westfjords of Iceland.

By car
There are two ways to drive into Ísafjörður. The first is from the ringroad in Hrutafjörður, and goes up north on the eastern part of the peninsula through road number 61. That way gives you the opportunity to stop in Holmavik among other places on the way.

The second way to get to Ísafjörður by car is by road 60 from the ringroad, 608 over the moor of Thorskafjardarheidi and then 61 through the many fjords on the way. In the summer, that is the shortest way from Reykjavik, but it is not accessible during wintertime.

By water
You can take the ferry Baldur from Stykkisholmur via the small towns on the western part of the peninsula. That way gives you a chance to see for example the great waterfall Dynjandi.

Some cruise ships dock at Ísafjörður's.

By bus
There are regular buses from Akureyri and Reykjavik to Ísafjörður from 1 June to 31 August. The is located behind Hótel Ísafjörður. Bus information may be found on West Tours' web site.

By plane
There are two daily flights with Icelandair from Reykjavik's domestic airport to. The fare is a relatively inexpensive flight, and you are treated to a grand view of the fjords on the descent into the Ísafjörður Airport. The airport is about 5 km (3 mi) from the town, on the other side of the fjord. It's possible to walk from the airport to the town in a little over an hour if you don't mind walking on the gravelled shoulder of a lightly-travelled road.

Get around
The town is very small and eminently walkable. The distances from the town to adjacent towns is generally further than walking distance. Thus, you would want to study the bus system that can take you all over, bring a bike or have a car. There is a bike rental in town for the active ones that don't want to walk around.

The lone exception is Hnifsdalur, a tiny village of 250 people near hiking trails. Hnifsdalur is approximately 5 km north from Ísafjörður, and is an easy walk on a paved walking trail running adjacent to Road 61.

See
Vigur Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Ísafjörður. The travel company West Tours offers trips to the island.

Do

 * Football: Vestri were promoted in 2023 and now play soccer in Besta deild karla, the top tier. Their home ground (capacity 1600) is 500 m west of town centre. The playing season is from April to September.
 * Football: Vestri were promoted in 2023 and now play soccer in Besta deild karla, the top tier. Their home ground (capacity 1600) is 500 m west of town centre. The playing season is from April to September.
 * Football: Vestri were promoted in 2023 and now play soccer in Besta deild karla, the top tier. Their home ground (capacity 1600) is 500 m west of town centre. The playing season is from April to September.
 * Football: Vestri were promoted in 2023 and now play soccer in Besta deild karla, the top tier. Their home ground (capacity 1600) is 500 m west of town centre. The playing season is from April to September.