Hesteyri
An abandoned village on the southern edge of Hornstrandir, reachable only by boat; the old doctor's house is now a café, and nearby are the remains of a herring factory.
The village was abandoned after its population moved away in the mid-20th century; today only a dozen summer holiday cabins and a small chapel remain. Summer boat tours from Ísafjörður reach it in about 1 hour. Follow a guide through the village, walk to the derelict herring processing plant, and have coffee and pancakes at the 'Doctor's House', while Arctic foxes are often seen in the grass. A full-day trip of about 6–7 hours is the best way to experience Hornstrandir without staying overnight.
Opening hours
Boating season (about Jun–Aug)
Nearby sights
- Vigur Island
- Arctic Fox Centre
- Litlibær
- Ísafjörður Old Town
- Naustahvilft
- Westfjords Heritage Museum
- Ósvör Maritime Museum
- Hornstrandir Nature Reserve