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Vigur

Westfjords< 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.

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

Vigur weather and conditions

Last updated

5°Cpartly cloudy · feels 2°C3 m/sgusts 69 h 38 mdaylight · 08:27 – 18:06
In season now · Winter in IcelandBlue Ice - Glacier Hike & Ice Climbing from Reykjavíkfrom 32.990 ISK · 13 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours

Photos & videos

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Nearby

km column = your drive

  1. 1Æðarsker5 km
  2. 2Æðey9 km
  3. 3Langasker17 km
  4. 4Hrútey18 km
  5. 5Borgarey20 km
All islands in Westfjords →

Fuel

  1. 1Súðavík8 km · 308.6 kr/L
  2. 2Ísafjörður13 km · 306.8 kr/L
  3. 3Bolungarvík22 km · 308.6 kr/L
All fuel →

Supermarkets

  1. 1Nettó13 km
  2. 2SAM16 km
  3. 3Bónus16 km
All supermarkets →

Tours

  1. Avoid the crowdsfrom 60.000 ISK · 6 hours
  2. Bike and Kayak Combofrom 27.900 ISK · 7 hours
  3. BIRD CLIFFS & BEAUTIFUL BEACHES - bikingfrom 36.800 ISK · 9 hours
All tours →

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.

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