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About Ísafjörður – Capital of the Westfjords
Ísafjörður is the main town of the Westfjords, perched on a narrow sand spit jutting into the Skutulsfjörður fjord.
The old town has well-preserved 18th and 19th-century wooden houses including the Westfjords Heritage Museum (Byggðasafn Vestfjarða) in Iceland's oldest surviving buildings.
Ísafjörður – Capital of the Westfjords is a point of interest in westfjords. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.
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Ísafjörður is the main town of the Westfjords, perched on a narrow sand spit jutting into the Skutulsfjörður fjord. The old town has well-preserved 18th and 19th-century wooden houses including the Westfjords Heritage Museum (Byggðasafn Vestfjarða) in Iceland's oldest surviving buildings. The town has a vibrant music scene, excellent restaurants and a growing adventure tourism industry offering skiing, kayaking, sea tours and hiking. The Ísafjörður Music Festival in March and Aldrei fór ég suður music festival each Easter are highlights.
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The old town has well-preserved 18th and 19th-century wooden houses including the Westfjords Heritage Museum (Byggðasafn Vestfjarða) in Iceland's oldest surviving buildings.
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