Hire car Isafjördur Tips, Experiences & Comparison

Discover Isafjördur by Hire Car

Located on a sandy headland, the natural harbour of Isafjördur was the most important transhipment point for goods in the sparsely populated West Fjords as early as 1569.

The town’s unique geographical location attracted settlers and merchants in due course. In the 16th century, Isafjördur even had a Hanseatic League Kontor and has a long tradition as a trading post.

Sights in Isafjördur

What remains is the well-preserved historic town centre with the oldest house in Iceland, built around 1734. One of the colourful listed houses near the harbour houses Isafjördur’s maritime museum.

The people of Isafjördur are friendly and outgoing. They belong to many nations, as the resident music school employs many foreign teachers. With English, but even German, communication works pretty well.

Exploring the surroundings of Isafjördur

With a hire car you can wonderfully discover Isafjördur and its fantastic region. Iceland offer you a unique nature and a good transport network. Iceland’s ring road as well as the main roads are well developed.

Boat trips to the large fjords are also recommended, such as a trip to the island of Vigur with its rich bird population. With a bit of luck, visitors will get to see Iceland’s secret heraldic animal, the puffin.

The island of Vigur has been inhabited since the 12th century and has been owned by the same family for 120 years. It has its own post office with its own postmark and the only remaining working windmill in Iceland