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Travel Ísafjörður, Island

Some facts and figures
Isafjordur is the principal town of the Westfjords peninsula, in the North-West corner of Iceland. The town itself has some 3.000 inhabitants, but the larger Isafjordur municipality (known as Isafjardarbaer), which also includes the villages Hnifsdalur, Sudureyri, Flateyri and Thingeyri, has around 4.000 inhabitants.

The community stretches over 2400 square kilometres, from the beautiful waterfall Dynjandi in the south, to the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve in the north, where, amongst other things, one can find the famous cliff Hornbjarg which is one of the largest colonies for seabirds in the North Atlantic.

Isafjordur – the heart of the region
The town of Isafjordur stands on a narrow spit in the fjord Skutulsfjordur, which meets the waters of the larger fjord Isafjardardjup. The town is surrounded by mountains that offer endless opportunities to enjoy nature and wilderness during all seasons of the year. Despite its small population, the town has a rather urban, or one could say international, atmosphere. It is known throughout the country for its rich cultural life, with music and visual arts having long tradition and firm roots in the town’s history.

Being the “capital” of the Westfjords peninsula, Isafjordur is the centre for services and administration in the area. It has all school levels, including a recently established University Centre, which allows people to seek higher education through distance-learning. The town also has a hospital of highest quality, and branches from a number of government institutions.

Trade and industry
Traditionally, the fishing industry has been the mainstay of all the towns and villages that now form Isafjardarbaer.  However, in the 1980s and 1990s, the Westfjords experienced a severe decline in the industry. This was in some part met by focusing on manufacturing high-tech machinery and equipment for the fisheries, plus various research projects on fish and fish production. Thus, the tradition and knowledge of the fishing industry could still be utilized for the benefit of the community.

Today, some 20% of the workforce in Isafjardarbaer works in the fishing industry. The local and national governments are the biggest employers, with some 40% of the workforce between them, while commerce and services (18%) and industry (11%) are the two other “big” sectors. The town is free from heavy industry and will remain so, while it encourages the smaller and more environmental friendly industries.

Recreation
Isafjardarbaer offers various recreation opportunities for its residents and visitors. The municipality has four swimming pools, five sports halls, numerous football fields and one of the best ski areas in the country. Choirs, amateur theatrical groups, various clubs and courses all help to ensure that there never has to be a dull moment in this town.
Isafjordur is known for its numerous events and festivals. Most of them celebrate the town’s rich tradition when it comes to culture and outdoor recreation. Hiking, kayaking, running, skiing, sailing; Isafjardarbaer has events and festivals that will match every outdoor and nature lover’s interests. Cultural events include music festivals for both rock and classical music, and the widely acclaimed acting festival Act Alone.

How to get here and around

Isafjordur can be reached by air or by road. There are scheduled flights and during summer also scheduled bus trips.
Once you are here, you can use public transport, hire a bike, take a taxi or rent a car to get around.

By air
Air Iceland operates flights twice par day between Reykjavik and Isafjordur.
For schedules and bookings check web page: http://www.airiceland.is/

By bus
During summer there are scheduled trips between Isafjordur an Holmavík (located in east parts of the West Fjords, 220 km from Isafjordur) and between Isafjordur and Brjanslaekur (located in teh south parts of the West Fjords, 120 km from Isafjordur). Contact the Tourist Information Office for further information.

Why not see Isafjordur by bike?

Public Transport
Isafjordur has a bus system that operates on weekdays only. For schedules and tickets, contact the Tourist Information Office.

Car rentals
Hertz, tel. (+354) 863-9023
Europe Car, tel. (+354) 840-6074

As the number of available cars is limited, it is recommended to book in advance. If assistance is needed, contact the Tourist Information Office.

Taxi
Taxis offer long and short tours. For longer tours, common price is around USD 100 per hour. As the number of available taxis is limited, it is recommended to book in advance. Seek assistance at the Tourist Information Office

Bicycle rental
Travel agent Vesturferdir / West Tours, Adalstraeti 7, Isafjordur (located in the same house as the Tourist information Office) offer bicycles for rental.
Web page: vesturferdir@vesturferdir.is

Tourist Information Centre

There are two Tourist Information Centres,  the main office, which is also the Regional Tourist Information Centre for the Westfjords, is located in Isafjordur and the other one is a small Information Centre in Thingeyri.

The Tourist Information Centre in Isafjordur

Isafjordur Tourist Information Centre
The Tourist Information Centre is open all year around.
Open this summer, weekdays: 8.15-18.00, weekends: 11-14
An information booth – “The Info-Container” – is also operated at the harbour where passengers disembark.
The main office is located in five minutes walking distance from the harbour.
Address: Adalstraeti 7, Isafjordur
Tel. (+354) 450 8060.
E-mail: info@vestfirdir.is

Thingeyri Tourist Information Centre
Open June -  August, Weekdays: 10-18, Sat-Sun: 11-18.
Offers general tourist information as well as crafts, coffee and internet access.
Address: Hafnarstraeti 6, Thingeyri.
Tel. (+354) 456 8304.

Link : Birds and blue waters , www.isafjordur.is , West Tours , Westfjords – Another Iceland

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