Things to do in Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður

A 100 m fan-shaped waterfall in the Westfjords, with a series of smaller falls stepping down to the fjord below.

Ísafjörður

An uninhabited peninsula reached only by boat, with arctic foxes, bird cliffs and no roads or services. Hornstrandir is a nature reserve in the far northwest of Iceland, and scheduled ferries run from Ísafjörður and Bolungarvík during the short summer season, usually from June to August. Many visitors join a day trip with a guided walk, while experienced hikers spend several days crossing between bays with full camping gear. The arctic fox is protected here and often curious, and the sea cliffs at Hornbjarg host huge seabird colonies in early summer. There are no shops, phone coverage is patchy and weather changes quickly, so carry all food, waterproofs and a map. Visitors are asked to register their route before setting out, and boat schedules should be confirmed in advance.