Ísafjörður walk – a journey through time

Ísafjörður, the capital of the Westfjords, has a well-preserved town center with houses from the 19th century that reflect, among other things, the fishing and trading history of the place and the people who lived there.

The guide who is dressed like a 19th century fish worker will meet you at the tourist information center in town. It leads you through the old town and then up to the hill above where there is a fascinating view of the fjord. It shows interesting places, gives an insight into the history of Ísafjörður and tells stories and legends from the past and present, such as the people who lived there but also about elves, trolls and ghosts. You will also get a good introduction to the geology and vegetation of the Westfjords  and the effectiveness of avalanche protection. Along the way, the guide shares her lunch box with the participants. The walk ends at Ísafjörður church.

The duration of the trip is about 2 hours. Group size: 2-12 participants. At the end of the tour, you have the option to extend the tour by one hour to learn about the following:

• Geology of the area
• Vegetation of the Westfjords or autumn colors
• Nature walk
• Come and taste (local food)

You can also book these tours only and their duration is 3-5 hours.

Personal guidance and other special tours on request.

Ten ideas for recreation in Ísafjörður and North-Westfjords:

1. Visit the  Westfjords  Heritage Museum in Ísafjörður and learn more about the history of the region.
2. Check out the view from the new viewing platform on Mt. Bolafjall, if you dare!
3. Scratch with the seaman from ancient times in the Maritime Museum in Ósvör.
4. Get to know Iceland’s first settler at The Arctic Fox Center  in Súðavík.
5. Go angling and catch the boil.
6. Sail to the Hornstrandir region or to the island of Vigur in Ísafjörður Bay (puffin island).
7. Take a look at the Old Smithy from 1913 in Þingeyri  village, where all the machines are still working.
8. Check out the tree and flower park Skrúður in Dýrafjörður.
9. Set off on a kayaking expedition past historic trails, seals and birds.
10. Walk along Dynjandi, the biggest and most famous waterfall in the Westfjords

For further information and ideas got to www.westfjords.is