Excursion Vigur island tour at Isafjordur

Experience the diverse bird-life, local lifestyle and history of Vigur Island during this scenic and informative tour via boat and on foot.

Vigur Island

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximate 40-minute boat-ride to Vigur Island, a green oasis in the blue waters of the Isafjardardjup Fjord. Upon arrival, take a guided walking tour of the island. Along the way, marvel at the picturesque beauty and splendid bird-life on the island. Each spring, the island is the nesting-place for countless birds, including puffins, arctic terns and black guillemots.

Vigur Island Landmarks

During your visit, see some relics of old farming methods on Vigur, including Iceland's only windmill. Built in 1840 and in operation until 1917, the windmill was used for grinding imported wheat from Denmark. The windmill has been carefully preserved, as is a 200-year-old, 8-oar rowboat, which is still used to ferry sheep to the mainland.

Vigur Island Home Visit

Only three families live on Vigur Island, and the houses date back to the 19th century. Viktoria House, erected in Vigur in 1862, was made of Norwegian wood, and restored by the National Museum of Iceland in 1993. The second home was erected by a young priest in 1884, an ancestor of the families living in Vigur today. Stop by a local home for coffee or tea accompanied by cake. Following your visit, embark the boat for the approximate 30-minute ride back to the pier in Ísafjörður.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Ísafjörður, Vigur Island, Isafjardardjup Fjord, Windmill, Bird-Life, Local Home Visit

Note

Please note: This tour involves an extensive amount of walking over paved, gravel, uneven and rough surfaces, with a gangway to negotiate in order to embark and disembark the boat, and a steep staircase to get downstairs and access the seating area. This tour is not suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair. Wildlife sightings are not guaranteed. Operation of this tour is subject to weather conditions.