The Arctic Fox Centre in Súðavík is a non-profit research and exhibition centre, focusing on the arctic fox (Vulpes lagopus), the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland. It opened in 2010 in the rebuilt  Eyrardalur House ( from 1896). It´s aim is to collect in one place all the knowledge, materials and objects related to the Arctic Fox in the past and present. In the building is an educational exhibition about foxes in the wild, fox breeding, a collection of relics and memorabilia about fox hunting, live footage, stuffed animals and more that can be viewed.

The centre also have a cafe and a souvenir shop.

Ten ideas for recreation in Ísafjörður and Northern-Westfjords:

1. Visit  the lovely stone house at Litlibær in Skötufjörður,  and treat yourself with a delicious cream-waffles and hot chocolate.
2. Visit the  Westfjords  Heritage Museum in Ísafjörður and learn more about the history of the region.
3. ake a walk through the old town of Ísafjörður with Ísafjörður Guide and learn about the history of the houses and the people who lived there.
4. Check out the view from the new viewing platform on Mt. Bolafjall, if you dare!
5. Scratch with the seaman from ancient times in the Maritime Museum in Ósvör.
6. Go angling and catch the boil.
7. Sail to the Hornstrandir region or to the island of Vigur in Ísafjörður Bay (puffin island).
8. Take a look at the Old Smithy from 1913 in Þingeyri  village, where all the machines are still working.
9. Check out the tree and flower park Skrúður in Dýrafjörður.
10. Set off on a kayaking expedition past historic trails, seals and birds.

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