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Vigur is an island in Ísafjarðardjúp and one of the best-known bird islands in the Westfjords. The island hosts large colonies of eider ducks as well as puffins, Arctic terns, and black guillemots. Traditional eider farming is still practised and has been part of island life for generations. Vigur is privately owned but open to visitors during summer. It is a popular destination for boat tours focusing on wildlife, history, and the unique culture of Iceland’s islands.
The place can form part of a wider trip through the Westfjords, combining naturally with other landscape, heritage and travel experiences depending on interests and season.
Vigur is a long, narrow rocky island in Ísafjarðardjúp where marine erosion and weathering have shaped its low coastal landscape.
Vigur supports exceptionally rich birdlife including puffins, eiders, guillemots and Arctic terns.
Summer
Visit on an organised boat trip from Ísafjörður and stay on designated paths to protect sensitive bird nesting areas.
Vigur Island
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