Þingeyri
The oldest trading town on the shores of Dýrafjörður, with a Viking village and saga-themed sites; Sandafell mountain behind it overlooks the fjord.
The town has deep ties to the Icelandic saga Gísla saga Súrssonar. A Viking village reconstructed by the sea includes timber longhouses and boats, and a Viking festival is held in summer. Drive or hike up Sandafell (about 370 m) for a view over the whole of Dýrafjörður and the mountains across the water. The town has an old blacksmith's shop museum and a swimming pool. It lies on the road from Ísafjörður to Dynjandi, about 45 minutes by car.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Skrúður Botanical Garden
- Hrafnseyri
- Flateyri
- Suðureyri
- Dynjandi
- Bolafjall Viewing Platform
- Ósvör Maritime Museum
- Westfjords Heritage Museum