Vigur Island, Iceland

Vigur Island is the largest of three islands which lie in Ísafjarðardjúp, a large fjord in the Westfjords region of Iceland. The other islands are Borgarey and Æðey. Both Vigur and Æðey are home to a farmstead.

Vigur Island is home to thousands of birds including puffins and eider ducks. The only wind mil in Iceland is located on Vigur.

Things to See & Do

* Bird watching
* Windmill
* Visit the farmer’s mid 19th century house for refreshments

General Information

Cruise Season – May - Oct
Currency – Icelandic króna (ISK)
Language – Icelandic
Electricity – 2 round pins European style
Time – GMT plus zero hours
International Country Telephone Code + 354

Travel Links – Vigur Island is half an hour boat ride from Isafjordur.

The Westfjords region is accessible by plane from Reykjavik, bus and boat.