HOTEL EDDA ISAFJÖRDUR - WEST FJORDS
The Westfjords are sometimes called Iceland’s best-kept secret and word is spreading about the scenic wonders that light up Europe’s westernmost region. Highlights include the Hornstrandir nature reserve, water sports in Jökulfjörður bay and bird spotting on Vigur Island. Ísafjörður, the region’s capital, links past and present, and is the perfect base for exceptional adventures in this remote part of the country. Isafjordur is a fishing village in the north west of Iceland surrounded by high mountains with near horizontal lava layers. The name of the village means “ice-fjord”. The population is around 3000 making it the largest town in the peninsula of Vestfirdir. Within 40 minutes’ driving there are six other towns, of which five are connected with tunnels. Edda Hotel Isafjördur features: 40 rooms: 20 with en-suite bathrooms and 20 with in-room washbasins and the hotel is open from 12. June - 18. August.
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Hotel Edda Isafjördur - summer
hotel & boarding school |
Ísafjörður, the capital of the West
Fjords with 3000 inhabitants |
Scenic location surrounded by
fjord and steep mountains |
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| Twin room with basin |
Dynjandi waterfall, West Fjords |
Room with private facilities |
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Hronbjarg with its superabundance
of birds |
The fjords in Ísafjörður area are one
of the best for kayaking in Iceland |
Beautiful scenery & rich history in
Hesteryri, West Fjords |
The following activities are recommended:
- A visit to the island Vigur is one of the most popular tourist attractions in the West Fjords. This tiny island is the home of thousand of birds; puffins, arctic terns, eider ducks and black guillemots. Enjoy a cup of coffee and a piece of cake at the primitive and charming local coffee house.
- Charming town centre of Isafjördur
- Hiking trails http://www.strandir.is/gongukort
- Sea kayaking •Trout fishing •Bird watching
- Swimming pools •Bike rental •Sightseeing tours •Boat tours •Golf •Maritime museums