The Westfjords Heritage Museum is situated at the tip of the small spit on which the town of Ísafjörður is located. The museum building is one of four 18th century houses that have been renovated and are now amongst the town’s biggest tourist attritions. The town of Ísafjörður was established and based on the fishing industry; therefore it is only natural that the museum focuses mainly on maritime history. In the museum itself, as well as in the area around it, you will find all kinds of fishing- and fish production equipment, everything from fish hooks to a ship. There is also a part of a big accordion collection.

The museum area is a very lively outdoor place in the summer and is popular with families. There is a beach and boats, salted fish scattered in fields. The area is also very popular for all kinds of gatherings. After a tour around the museum and its surroundings, you can relax at the Tar House (Tjöruhúsið restaurant) and enjoy some light refreshments.

Ten ideas for recreation in Ísafjörður and North-Westfjords:

1. Take 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.
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