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Things to see in Ísafjörður (Iceland): 28 places and when to go
Ísafjörður is a town in Iceland, and this site lists 28 places in and around it, mainly Nature (16), Mountains (4), History (4). The best known are Ísafjarðardjúp, Jökulfirðir and Álftafjörður. The best time to come is May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 22 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 48. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Iceland · 66.0833, -23.15
- Places
- 28 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (16) · Mountains (4) · History (4) · Museums and art (3) · Architecture (2) · Temples (2)
- Best time
- May to October.
- Also possible
- November to April.
- Nearest airport
- KEF Reykjavík, 235 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Kroppstaðafjall, at 768 m.
What to see in Ísafjörður
The places in and around Ísafjörður, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- ÍsafjarðardjúpFjord in Iceland12 km
- JökulfirðirFjords in Iceland27 km
- ÁlftafjörðurFjord in Westfjords, Iceland10 km
- SkutulsfjörðurFjord in Iceland2.1 km
- HestfjörðurBay17 km
- SeyðisfjörðurFjord in Iceland, Vestfirðir14 km
- SkötufjörðurBay22 km
- BolafjallMountain in Iceland13 km
- Ósvör Maritime MuseumMuseum in Iceland8.0 km
- ErnirNature · Mountains3.7 km
- GaltarvitiLighthouse in Iceland21 km
- GrunnavíkBay in Iceland22 km
- GunnarsvíkBay19 km
- HeiðnafjallMountain in Iceland4.8 km
- ÍsafjarðarkirkjaTemples1.5 km
- KeravíkBay20 km
- KroppstaðafjallMountain in Iceland11 km
- SauðanesLighthouse in Iceland23 km
- BolungarvíkurhöfnBay9.3 km
- SkálavíkBay19 km
- SúðavíkurkirkjaChurch building in Iceland9.7 km
- Arctic Fox CentreMuseum9.3 km
- Einar Oddur KristjánssonIcelandic politician (1942-2007)16 km
- Hannes HafsteinIcelandic politician (1861-1922)1.6 km
And the other 4, by what you come to do:
- Museums and art: Heritage Museum Westfjords
- History: Convoy QP 13, Magnús Hj. Magnússon
- Hot springs: Sundlaug Suðureyrar
When to go to Ísafjörður
The best time to visit Ísafjörður is May to October; also possible: November to April. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible3:49
- FebPossible7:43
- MarPossible11:09
- AprPossible14:56
- MayBest time18:41
- JunBest time22:10
- JulBest time20:22
- AugBest time16:29
- SepBest time12:40
- OctBest time9:01
- NovPossible5:08
- DecPossible1:48
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 22 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 48. In May, 28 of the 28 places are at their best.
When to go to Iceland in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ísafjörður
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF, Reykjavík), 235 km as the crow flies. How to get around Iceland (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
- Straumnesviti6 places39 km
- Hornbjargsviti8 places50 km
- Patreksfjörðu6 places74 km
- Hólmavíkurkirkja9 places79 km
- Skagaströnd6 places132 km
- Hellissandur9 places135 km
And all of Iceland, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ísafjörður?
The best known: Ísafjarðardjúp, Jökulfirðir, Álftafjörður, Skutulsfjörður, Hestfjörður. In all, 28 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ísafjörður?
May to October; also possible: November to April. In June there are 22 h 10 of daylight, and in December, 1 h 48.
How do you get to Ísafjörður?
The nearest main airport is Keflavik International Airport (KEF), 235 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ísafjörður as the destination and these 28 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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