On your own
Hiking and Walking: Shorter routes
For the Old Town trail (black line), journey 1.8 km through Ísafjörður's historic heart, past the Nonsense Museum and the oldest botanical garden, exploring streets lined with 19th-century homes.
The Uptown path (red line) spans 2.3 km, leading from the harbor through Pollgata, by the hospital, to Jónsgarður's whale jawbone arch, encircling key cultural sites and the main shopping area.
The Ring Around Town (blue line) route covers 4.3 km, offering a comprehensive loop from the harbor, past community landmarks, along the fjord's edge, concluding with a stroll through the picturesque old town.
Guidelines
- The Ísafjörður harbor is a lively place all year round. Not all streets in this part of town have sidewalks so please keep to the sides of the road and be careful not to get in the way of people working in the area.
- A stroll around the old town in Ísafjörður is highly recommended. The houses there are frequently mistaken for museum buildings so please note that they are private homes. Kindly avoid entering them (unless you are invited, of course) or taking pictures through the doors and windows.
- Many of the streets in the old town are narrow one-way streets. Although traffic is usually quite slow, please be mindful of oncoming cars and bikes and keep to the sidewalks as much as possible.
- Please remember that our nature is fragile and in the harsh arctic climate it may take decades for any damage to be repaired. We also take pride in our clean environment so kindly remember to bring all your litter back with you. When hiking in the nature, remember not to leave any lasting signs of your visit.
- Craft stores and art galleries can be found in all the towns and villages in the area. It is highly appreciated when visitors pay a visit to find unique souvenirs hand made by locals.
- The children in town frequently play outside in the playgrounds. Please do not take pictures of them without permission.