Travel Reference
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The town is set on an arcing spit that extends out into Skutulsfjörður, and is hemmed in on
all sides by towering peaks and the dark waters of the fjord.
The centre of Ísafjörður is a charming grid of old timber and tin-clad buildings, many
unchanged since the 18th century, when the harbour was full of tall ships and Norwegian
whaling crews. Today it is a surprisingly cosmopolitan place, and after some time spent
travelling in the Westfjords, it'll feel like a bustling metropolis with its tempting cafes and
fine choice of restaurants.
There's hiking in the hills around the town, skiing in winter, and regular summer boats
ferry hikers across to the remote Hornstrandir Peninsula.
