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.
Check local conditions before visiting. Iceland's weather changes fast.
Map of Vigur
Map
66.0556°N, 22.8286°W · Westfjords
Plan your visit
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
Tours near Vigur
Hornstrandir Panoramafrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Wildlife and Arctic Foxesfrom 63.100 ISK · 10 h
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 h
Around the Wallsfrom 16.500 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 h
Dynjandi Waterfall & Iceland’s Oldest Bookstore - Westfjords Cruise Tourfrom 21.490 ISK · 4 h
Lake Escapefrom 35.000 ISK · 4 h
Hike and Waterfall tripfrom 55.000 ISK · 6 h
Hit the fjords with those boards.from 60.000 ISK · 7 hVigur weather and conditions
Last updated
5°Cpartly cloudy · feels 2°C3 m/sgusts 69 h 38 mdaylight · 08:27 – 18:06
Tonight
Northern lights forecast by region

In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
Cars & campers
−12%exclusive discountFree cancellation
KEF airport pickup 24/74.8
Photos & videos
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Nearby
km column = your drive
All islands in Westfjords →
Hot springs
- 1Geothermal hot spring near Ísafjörður16 km
- 2Gjörvidalslaug20 km
- 3Natural hot pot near Strandabyggð20 km
Tours
Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
Frequently
asked
questions
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.
Data & sources
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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
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