Beach near Isafjordur, Iceland

Isafjordur Travel Guide

Iceland

Ísafjörður is a small town of 2,624 people in Iceland’s Westfjords, set on the country’s north-western coast. It is a practical base for exploring the surrounding fjords and coastal landscapes.

Most visitors arrive by air through Ísafjörður Airport (IFJ). For a beach stop nearby, Minnibakki beach is 20.6 kilometres from the town, offering a coastal outing within easy reach of Ísafjörður.

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Local time

2,624

Population

1,284 miles away

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Pays in ISK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +354

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Isafjordur

Jan

0°23

Feb

1°20

Mar

0°18

Apr

3°15

May

7°20

Jun

10°18

Jul

13°16

Aug

13°16

Sep

8°21

Oct

4°21

Nov

2°14

Dec

1°22

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Beaches near Isafjordur

  • Minnibakki beach

    20.6 km away

Things to do in Isafjordur

  1. Ísafjörður

    historic site

    1.1 km

  2. Torfnesvöllur

    stadium arena

    1.5 km

  3. Ísafjarðarkirkja

    christian place of worship

    1.8 km

  4. Arnardalur (dal i Island, Västfjordarna)

    historic site

    3.9 km

  5. Edinborgarhúsið – Menningarmiðstöðin Edinborg

    cultural center

    1.4 km

  6. Byggðasafn Vestfjarða

    history museum

    1 km

  7. Hornstrandir Nature Reserve

    wildlife sanctuary

    1.5 km

  8. Sönderborgarhús (1816)

    historic site

    1.4 km

Getting there

Isafjordur Airport · 0 km

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