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Vigur

Q: How do I get to Vigur?

Vigur is in Westfjords. Most Icelandic islands are reached only by boat — a scheduled ferry where one exists, otherwise a private or chartered vessel. Crossings depend on the weather and are cancelled in rough seas, so check the marine forecast and never assume you can leave on schedule.

Q: Can I visit Vigur?

It depends on access and protection status. Some Icelandic islands are open by ferry or summer boat tour; many are uninhabited seabird colonies where landing is restricted during the nesting season. Where visits are allowed, go with a licensed operator and keep your distance from nesting birds.

Q: When is the best time to visit Vigur?

Summer (June to August) is when ferries and boat tours run their full schedules, seas are calmer and seabird colonies are active. Many operators do not run in winter, so plan an island visit for the warmer months and book ahead in peak season.

Q: Is Vigur inhabited?

Most of Iceland's islands are uninhabited, with no facilities, shelter or scheduled transport — Heimaey in the Westman Islands is the notable exception. Treat any small island as a place with no services: bring supplies, tell someone your plan and allow flexibility for the weather.

Westfjords, Iceland< 1 km²Boat / ferry access

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Vigur

Westfjords, Iceland< 1 km²Boat / ferry access

About

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 (6,600 ft) in length and 400 metres (1,300 ft) in width.

A unique Icelandic experience. Worth your time.

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Vigur is in the Westfjords, Iceland at 66.0556°N, 22.8286°W. The interactive map has the exact pin, parking and everything around it.

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Off the main road: 2.8 km from Route 61
Nearest town: Súðavík — 7.8 km away
Distance from Reykjavík: 216 km in a straight line
What else is close: 104 mapped places within 20 km

Vigur weather and conditions

At Vigur in Westfjords, conditions as of 1 September 2026, 02:00 (Iceland time): 6°C, overcast, wind 1 m/s gusting to 4 m/s. Daylight today: 14 h 57 m (sunrise 06:03, sunset 21:00). Check road status before driving on live road conditions.

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Cars & campers

−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation

KEF airport pickup 24/74.8

SUV

Dacia Duster 4x4

Cheapest real 4WD in the fleet — gravel, the Westfjords and easy summer F-roads without truck prices.

VW Caravelle

Whole family or friend group in one car — gear in the back, room to stretch.

TransmissionAutomatic

12,750 kr15,000 kr/day

Reserve −12%

Camper

Key Camper Wild Duo

Sleep right by the trailhead, wake up at the falls — F-road ready from mid-June.

Tours near Vigur

Free cancellation

Small groups

Iceland tour

Avoid the crowds

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

Bike and Kayak Combo

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

Photos & videos

Vigur — photo by Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

Photo: Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0

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How do I get to Vigur?

Vigur is in Westfjords. Most Icelandic islands are reached only by boat — a scheduled ferry where one exists, otherwise a private or chartered vessel. Crossings depend on the weather and are cancelled in rough seas, so check the marine forecast and never assume you can leave on schedule.

Can I visit Vigur?

It depends on access and protection status. Some Icelandic islands are open by ferry or summer boat tour; many are uninhabited seabird colonies where landing is restricted during the nesting season. Where visits are allowed, go with a licensed operator and keep your distance from nesting birds.

When is the best time to visit Vigur?

Summer (June to August) is when ferries and boat tours run their full schedules, seas are calmer and seabird colonies are active. Many operators do not run in winter, so plan an island visit for the warmer months and book ahead in peak season.

Is Vigur inhabited?

Most of Iceland's islands are uninhabited, with no facilities, shelter or scheduled transport — Heimaey in the Westman Islands is the notable exception. Treat any small island as a place with no services: bring supplies, tell someone your plan and allow flexibility for the weather.

Nearby

km column = your drive

1Æðarsker5 km
2Æðey9 km
3Langasker17 km
4Hrútey18 km
5Borgarey20 km

Waterfalls

#1.Möngufoss

10 km·~12 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#2.Valagil

17 km·~20 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#3.Bunárfoss

17 km·~21 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

#4.Bulafoss

18 km·~22 min drive

A waterfall in Westfjords.

4 waterfalls near Westfjords

Hot Springs

#1.Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður

16 km·~19 min drive

Natural hot spring

#2.Gjörvidalslaug

20 km·~23 min drive

Hot spring in East Iceland. Natural geothermal bathing spot.

#3.Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð

20 km·~24 min drive

Swimming_pool hot spring

#4.Keldulaug

21 km·~26 min drive

A natural hot spring pool in the Westfjords — a basic stone-lined pool, naturally heated,…

4 hot springs near Westfjords

Campsites

#1.Súðavík

7.4 km·~9 min drive

The Sudavik camping site was opened in 2005 and is located on the other site of a house…

#2.Tjaldsvæði Súðavíkur

7.6 km·~9 min drive

Westfjords campsite. Remote location rewards those who make the journey. Dramatic…

#3.Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

13 km·~15 min drive

Camping near Dalbær Snæfjallaströnd

#4.Tjaldsvæðið við Torfnes

14 km·~17 min drive

Camping site next to Hótel Torfnes in walking distanse from the center of Ísafjörður.…

4 campsites near Westfjords

Supermarkets

#1.Nettó

13 km·~16 min drive

Nettó supermarket — supplies

#2.SAM

16 km·~19 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

#3.Bónus

16 km·~19 min drive

Bónus supermarket — supplies

#4.Kjörbúðin

22 km·~26 min drive

Supermarket — supplies

4 supermarkets near Westfjords

Gas stations

#1.Súðavík

8 km·~10 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#2.Ísafjörður

13 km·~16 min drive

ÓB · 306.8 kr/L petrol

#3.Bolungarvík

22 km·~26 min drive

Orkan · 308.6 kr/L petrol

#4.Flateyri

31 km·~37 min drive

N1 · 310.9 kr/L petrol

4 gas stations near Westfjords

Tours

#1.Avoid the crowds

6 hours

Book this tour and let us know what you'd love to see or do in the Westfjords—water sports included if you're up for it!

from 45.000 ISKView tour →

#2.Bike and Kayak Combo

7 hours

Combine our classic tours Calm Water Kayaking and Around the Walls to create a full day of activities.

from 27.900 ISKView tour →

#3.BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - biking

9 hours

The tour starts at the Westfjords Adventures office in Patreksfjörður from where we will drive 60 km to the Látrabjarg cliffs.

from 36.800 ISKView tour →

3 tours near Westfjords

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Wikimedia CommonsHero & gallery photography · Christian Bickel fingalo · Wikimedia Commons · CC BY-SA 4.0
VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community