Life & Culture of Isafjordur
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Port
Isafjordur, Iceland
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
Information Not Currently Available
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$200
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
3 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
Explore Isafjörður’s local culture, past and present, shaped by a remote, rural way of life and harsh weather conditions.
Take a step back in time at the Osvör 19th-century fisherman’s hut, restored in 1988. This is an authentic, refurbished fishing station that lies just south of the Arctic Circle. It depicts the life of fishing crews through the ages.
At an artfully decorated historical church, you will attend a live music performance and hear some folktales.
The road to the Tungudalur Valley offers sweeping views of the Buná River, the Snaefjallastrond mountain chain, and a sub-Arctic landscape carved out by glaciers over millennia. Take photos in this tranquil nature spot, greatly favored by the locals.
In the oldest part of Isafjörður, step inside the Heritage Museum, which contrasts life in the modern era with the harsher times of yesteryear. Don’t miss the chance to taste Brennivín -- a potent schnapps unique to Iceland -- with dried fish and shark meat. This is a fiery introduction to the rather mysterious tastes of Westfjord.