Vigur

#133 among destinations in Iceland

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Vigur is the second largest island of the Ísafjarðardjúp fjord in Westfjords, Iceland. Located just south of the Arctic Circle, the island is around 2 kilometres in length and 400 metres in width. The island is most noted for its thriving seabird colonies—particularly Atlantic puffins—traditional eiderdown production and historical buildings. ()

Alternative names: Area: 145.79 acres (0.2278 mi²)Coordinates: 66°3'20"N, 22°49'48"W

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VestfirðirIceland

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Vigur – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: The Arctic Fox Centre, Álftafjörður, Æðey.

4.8 miW
Specialty museum, Natural history museum, Museum
The Arctic Fox Centre, Súðavík
124 min walk • The Arctic Fox Centre is a research centre with an enclosed exhibition and café in the municipality Súðavík in the Westfjords in Iceland. It focuses on the Arctic fox which is the only native terrestrial mammal in Iceland. The centre was founded in 2007 by locals who are interested in the Arctic fox.
5.5 miSW
Nature, Natural attraction, Fjord
Álftafjörður
140 min walk • The name Álftafjörður is Icelandic for "swan fjord", and there are some fjords by this name in Iceland. The best known of these are: Álftafjörður. This fjord is located on the southern side of Ísafjarðardjúp, in the Vestfirðir region of north-western Iceland.
5.6 miNE
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Æðey, Súðavík
144 min walk • Æðey is a small island in the Westfjords region of Iceland. It is approximately 2 km by 0.5 km, and the highest point is about 18 m. It is inhabited by a single family and is a private family farm focused on environmentally sound eider down farming. The lighthouse was built in 1944, near the southernmost point of the island.

Vigur

Facts and practical information

Vigur – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

The Arctic Fox Centre, Súðavík

Álftafjörður

Æðey, Súðavík