Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður is the biggest town of the Westfjords of Iceland.

Travel as a Muslim to Ísafjörður

By vehicle

There are two ways to drive into Ísafjörður. The first is from the ringroad in Hrutafjörður, and goes up north on the eastern part of the peninsula through road number 61. That way gives you the opportunity to stop in Holmavik among other places on the way.

The second way to get to Ísafjörður by vehicle is by road 60 from the ringroad, 608 over the moor of Thorskafjardarheidi and then 61 through the many fjords on the way. In the summer, that is the shortest way from Reykjavik, but it is not accessible during wintertime.

By boat

You can take the ferry Baldur from Stykkisholmur via the small towns on the western part of the peninsula. That way gives you a chance to see for example the great waterfall Dynjandi.

By bus

There are regular buses that go from 1 June to 31 August from Akureyri and Reykjavik. Information on that can be found on West Tours' homepage]

By plane

There are two daily Flights from Reykjavik with Air Iceland. The fare is relatively affordable if you just want to go from A to B, and you are treated to a grand view of the fjords on the descent into the Ísafjörður airport. The airport is about 5 kilometers from the town, on the other side of the fjord. It's feasible to walk from the airport to the town if you don't mind walking on the gravelled shoulder of a lightly-trafficked road.

How to get around in Ísafjörður

GPS: 66.071|-23.125 

The town is very small and eminently walkable. The distances from the town to adjacent towns is generally further than walking distance. Thus, you would want to study the bus system that can take you all over, bring a bike or have a car. There is a bike rental in town for the active ones that don't want to walk around.

The lone exception is Hnifsdalur, a tiny village of 250 people which is situated near hiking trails. Hnifsdalur is roughly 5 kilometers north from Ísafjörður, and is an easy walk on a paved walking trail running adjacent to Road 61.

What to see in Ísafjörður

Vigur Island is one of the most popular tourist destinations near Ísafjörður. The travel company West Tours offers trips to the island.

What to do in Ísafjörður

• West Tours | Aðalstræti 7 GPS: 66.071, -23.121 The same house as the Information Centre ☎ +354 456-5111 Day tours and longer tours. Bird watching, kayaking, hiking, horseback riding, skiing, biking and more.

• Vestfjords martime museum - Neðstikaupstaður GPS: 66.0681, -23.127 Opening Hours: 13-17 daily from 1 June - 15 Sept Small museum dedicated to the fisheries of the past. Nice restaurant, Tjoruhusid and is located next door and serves local fish.

• Swimming swimmingpool - Austurvegur 9 GPS: 66.073, -23.1208 - 450 kr for adults Indoor swimmingpool with 3 lanes and a small hot pot.

Halal Restaurants in Ísafjörður

• Samkaup Hafnarstræti 9 | lat =66.0735 | long =-23.119 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | hours = | price = | lastedit= March 2015 - = Grocery store in the center of Ísafjörður.

• Gamla bakaríið Aðalstræti 24 | lat =66.0723 | long =-23.119 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | hours = | price = | lastedit= March 2015 - = Bakery in the downtown.

• Við pollinn Silfurtorg 2 | lat =66.0726 | long =-23.1202 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | hours = | price = 1300 - 4000 for an main course. | lastedit= March 2015 - = Restaurant at Hotel Ísafjörður.

• Tjöruhúsið Neðstakaupstað | lat =66.0682 | long =-23.1266 | directions = | phone = +354 4564419 | tollfree = | hours = | price = | lastedit= March 2015 - = Fish resturant in the oldest building in Ísafjörður

• (Thai) Koon - Hafnarstræti 9-13 GPS: 66.0735, -23.1208

| lastedit= March 2015 A small cafeteria-type joint in the Neisti shopping center. 1490 kr for your choice of two dishes and white Rice.

• Husið - Hafnarstræti GPS: 66.0750, -23.1232 ☎ +354 456 5555 - July 2016 - Café/bar/restaurant

• Hamraborg - Austurvegur GPS: 66.0734, -23.1202 - July 2016 Fast food

• Edinborg - Aðalstræti 7 GPS: 66.0710, -23.1213 ☎ +354 456 4400 - July 2016 Restaurant

• Bakarinn - Hafnarstræti 14 GPS: 66.0738, -23.1199 ☎ +354 456 4771 | lastedit= July 2016 Café

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• Vínbúð Aðalstræti 20 | lat =66.0718 | long =-23.1192 | directions = | phone = | tollfree = | hours = | price = | lastedit= March 2015 - = State controlled fruit cocktail/stores.

Where to stay in Ísafjörður

• Hotel Ísafjörður - Silfurtorg 2 GPS: 66.0725, -23.1201

| lastedit= March 2015 Silfurtorgi 2. Very comfortable and accommodating.

• Hotel Edda, Ísafjörður - Torfnes GPS: 66.074, -23.132

| lastedit= March 2015 A part of a large chain of budget summer hotels in Iceland.

• Gamla Guesthouse - Mánagata 5 GPS: 66.0751, -23.1219 ☎ +354 4564146 | lastedit= March 2015 A nice little guesthouse. Large rooms and a nice breakfast spread in the morning.

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