Ísafjörður, Iceland
Ísafjörður: airports, things to do and where to stay
Ísafjörður is the largest town in the Westfjords, on a narrow spit of land ringed by mountains. It is the base for trips to the region's fjords, islands and nature reserves.
Ísafjörður airports
From the airport to central Ísafjörður
Ísafjörður Airport airport is about 2 km from central Ísafjörður.
Taxi
The centre of Ísafjörður is a few kilometres away: take a taxi or rental car.
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Things to do in Ísafjörður
Vigur
A small island in the Ísafjarðardjúp fjord, known for its seabirds, including puffins. Reached by boat in summer.
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Hornstrandir
A remote, roadless nature reserve of cliffs, birdlife and Arctic foxes. Reached only by boat and explored on foot.
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Hafnarstræti
A street in the old town lined with colourful timber and corrugated-iron houses, by the harbour.
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Which airport serves Ísafjörður?
Ísafjörður is served by Ísafjörður Airport (IFJ).
How far is the airport from central Ísafjörður?
Ísafjörður Airport airport is about 2 km from central Ísafjörður.
How do I get from the airport to central Ísafjörður?
From Ísafjörður Airport airport you can take Taxi. Pre-booked taxis and private transfers are also available.
What are the must-sees in Ísafjörður?
Highlights of Ísafjörður include Dynjandi, Vigur, Hornstrandir, and Hafnarstræti.
Photo credits
- Dynjandi: Syrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Vigur: David Stanley from Nanaimo, Canada, CC BY 2.0, Wikimedia Commons
- Hornstrandir: European Space Agency, Attribution, Wikimedia Commons
- Hafnarstræti: Linguaddict, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia Commons