Vigur Island: A Working Farm in the Westfjords Vigur Island, located in Ísafjörður's harbor, is home to about 10 residents who maintain traditional Icelandic farming practices. The 1.6-square-kilometer island features a restored turf-roofed farmhouse from the 18th century, still used as a residential dwelling. Visitors can walk marked trails around the island's perimeter, observing Arctic terns, puffins, and other seabirds during breeding season. The island's small heritage museum documents local fishing and sheep-herding traditions. A restored windmill from 1882 operates seasonally. Ferries depart from Ísafjörður harbor several times weekly, with a journey time of approximately 15 minutes. The island remains accessible only by boat, with basic amenities available. Summer visits offer the longest daylight hours for exploration.

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Driving

Iceland Guides

Bolafjall: The Westfjords' Highest Drive and Walk

Drangajökull: The Westfjords' Glacier

Driving the Westfjords: A Day-by-Day Plan

Dynjandi: Westfjords' Cathedral Waterfall

F66 Kollafjarðarheiði: The Westfjords Highland Crossing

F752 and F756: Into the Westfjords Interior

Hellulaug: The Remote Westfjords Pool

Natural Hot Springs of the Westfjords: The Full Guide

Patreksfjörður: Westfjords' Southern Gateway

Rauðisandur: The Red Beach of the Westfjords

Ring Road vs Westfjords: Where Should You Spend Your Time?

Sea Kayaking Iceland: Paddling the Westfjords

The Waterfall Behind Every Mountain: Westfjords Falls

The Westfjords Way: Iceland's New Long-Distance Trail

The Westfjords: Iceland's Last Frontier

Vigur Island: Puffins, Arctic Foxes, and Westfjords Solitude

Westfjords Drive: The Road Less Travelled

Westfjords Itinerary: 4–5 Days

Where to Stay in the Westfjords

Ísafjörður: Heart of the Westfjords

Þingeyri: Oldest Town in the Westfjords