Coastal mountains stand guard over Bolungarvík (pop. 800). It sit´s on the edge of Isafjardardjup, making it the most northerly village in the Westfjords. Bolungarvik is sourrounded by mountains and valleys that include magnificent sceneries and rich bird life and flora.

Bolungarvík has been a fishing port since Iceland was settled. The rich fishing grounds at the mouth of Ísafjarðardjúp made it an important site for fishing stations in the era of the rowboat. Opposite is the village of Ósvör, where an old fishermen’s hut from this time has now been restored to its original look.

For travelers, Bolungarvik offers many opportunities, with accommodation possibilities that suit everyone, together with coffee houses, restaurants and museums for everyone to enjoy. In town there are excellent sport facilities with an indoor swimming pool, but outdoor hot pools with a small water park for the children. Only few minutes from town an 18hole golf course is open all summer long.

In Bolungarvik the center for natural research in Bolungarvik has an extensive bird and mammal collection that gives an comprehensive overview of the animal live in the Westfjords.

In the maritime museum in Osvor the bygone times of the first fishermen in Iceland comes to life with a living museum open all days over the summer.