Ísafjörður

Ísafjörður – Capital of the Westfjords

Description
Ísafjörður is the main town of Iceland’s remote Westfjords region.

Geography
Northwestern Iceland in a deep fjord
Mountainous surroundings
Subpolar climate

History
Established as a trading post
Fishing industry growth
Regional center

Culture
Traditional music and arts
Small-town resilience
Strong community identity

Economy
Fishing
Processing industries
Tourism

Tourism & Attractions
Old town
Fjords and mountains
Maritime museums