Places to Visit in Isafjordur, Iceland, Europe

Places to Visit in Isafjordur, Iceland, Europe

Isafjordur is a town in Ísafjarðarbær municipality in the region of Vestfiroir region located in the North West part of Iceland. Fishing has been main industry in Isafjordur from several eras and there are many companies located in the town and hub to the University Centre of the Westjords. Isafjordur is famous for hosting festivals and concerts every year like Aldrei fór ég suður – Ísafjörður Rock Festival, The Ski Week Festival, Fossavatn Ski Marathon and Við Djúpið Music Festival visited by thousands of tourists throughout the year. Isafjordur is bounded by Hnífsdalur, Flateyri, Suðureyri, and Þingeyri towns and situated at the distance of 450 kilometers from Reykjavik, capital of Island. Coordinates of Isafjordur are 66.0758° N, 23.1267° W.

History of Isafjordur:

Isafjordur was first inhabited by Helgi Magri Hrólfsson in the 9th century and the town began to grow in the 16^th century as trading post for foreign merchants but later the people migrated to different areas. Later in the year 1786, the town became municipality and there are many old houses in the town that were constructed during 18^th century.

Tourist attractions in Isafjordur:

Local Folk Museum:

Local Folk Museum is positioned at the distance of 2 kilometers from center of the town is the oldest museum in the Iceland constructed in 1734 and has the largest collection of old timber frame house.

Miðkaupstaður:

Miðkaupstaður is also known as midtown is a main commercial center in the town surrounded by old houses, museums, harbor and warehouses is a must visit place.

Island Vigur:

Island Vigur is situated at the distance of 100 kilometers from center of the town is one of the main and most popular tourist destinations near Isafjordur town visited by thousands of tourists throughout the year.

Things to do in Isafjordur:

Bird Watching
Kayaking Hiking
Horseback Riding
Skiing
Biking
Fishing

Best time to visit Isafjordur:

Isafjordur faces polar tundra climate with warm summer and cool and snowy winter and best time to visit Isafjordur is from June to September.

Reaching Isafjordur:

By Air:

Isafjordur is served by Isafjordur Airport situated at the distance of 5 kilometers from heart of the town is a small airport in northwestern part of the country located at a normal elevation of 8 feet (2 meters ) above the sea level has direct and scheduled flights to Reykjavik Airport, is the best transport mode to reach Isafjordur town.

By Road:

Isafjordur is well connected through ring road 61 from other parts of the country and buses services are not frequent to Isafjordur town but tourists can hire a car from the local vendor.

By Ferry:

Ferries will function from few parts of the country to Isafjordur town and if tourists are coming from Stykkisholmur they watch the great waterfall Dynjandi.

Accommodation in Isafjordur:

Isafjordur is a surrounded by hills that are covered with snow and there are few hotels in the town that provides excellent accommodation facilities to the tourists during the peak season and it is advised to book the rooms from tour operator to avoid any inconvenience in the town and rooms in Isafjordur will cost from $ 20 to $ 150 and above per day depending on the type and luxury of the room and services. Some of the hotels in Isafjordur are as follows: