Arctic Fox Centre
Melrakkasetur Íslands
Iceland's only native land mammal, the Arctic fox, is researched and displayed here, and rescued foxes are often on view up close.
The centre is set in a restored old farmhouse in Súðavík. Exhibits cover the Arctic fox's ecology, its changing coat colors, its history of being hunted by humans, and research from the Hornstrandir nature reserve. Rescued foxes are often kept in the courtyard. The centre also has a café and can advise on wild fox-watching tours. It is about 20 km from Ísafjörður and is a convenient stop on the way to Vigur Island or when driving along the deep bay.
Opening hours
Summer approx. 09:00–18:00; shorter hours in winter
Nearby sights
- Naustahvilft
- Westfjords Heritage Museum
- Ísafjörður Old Town
- Vigur Island
- Litlibær
- Ósvör Maritime Museum
- Hesteyri
- Dynjandi