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Isafjordur is the capital of the Westfjords. The town is known for its flourishing art and cultural life and many prominent musicians and composers come from here or reside here. Frequent art exhibitions are held throughout the year, attracting many visitors. Fishing and the fish industry are among the country’s best and the town's successful fishing fleet is well known. Commerce and trading have a long history in Isaf jordur and are still thriving. Skiing is the local winter sport and the skiing facilities rate among the best in the country. Every year during the Easter Holidays , a "Ski Week" attracts visitors from all over and hotels and other accommodations in town are fully booked well in advance. A prominent folk museum, which includes the country’s oldest house, Tjoruhusid built in 1734, should not be missed. The museum is in a part of town called Nedstikaupstadur and there, as well, is the country’s oldest group of restored houses. The tourist trade is also thriving and a vast number of interesting places are to be explored both on sea and land. The distance from Reykjavik is 457 km by the Whale Bay tunnel.
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  0038Just south of Ísafjörður is, (off of Route 60), is Dynjandi. It´s about an hour and a half drive south but it´s worth the drive. This beautiful waterfall placed at the back of a beautiful fjörd is like heaven on Earth. There are very few people there because of the remoteness of the Western Fjords. Good tip? (0)  22614Very isolated! No farms or locals .... The drive up was very long and difficult with many unpaved roads, steep fjords and treterous conditions. The scenary is something out of this world.... Good tip? (0) Recent Updates for Isafjordhur
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