Visit for the day

In 2026 we will be operating tours of Vigur from Ísafjörður by boat from the middle of May until the end of September

From May to September every year we are delighted to welcome day-visitors from all over the world to Vigur to witness the eiderdown harvest and processing, to enjoy the ideal opportunities to get close to rare Arctic birdlife, to learn something of Vigur’s Icelandic heritage and to relax with some traditional Icelandic coffee and cake accompanied by the best view in the North!

Before you leave don’t forget to mail a postcard from our tiny Post Office (the smallest post office in Europe!), take a look inside historic Viktoríuhús at the heritage displays, buy a tasteful souvenir from the shop or try our Hjónabandssæla (a special generations-old Vigur recipe of this favourite Icelandic treat) - all in the knowledge that any proceeds from your visit are used to ensure the future protection of this Arctic island paradise for new generations (of both humans and ducks) to enjoy through the work of the Vigur Island Foundation.

Visiting with third party operators:

We are aware that there are some local kayak and boat operators advertising various trips to Vigur but please be advised that these trips are not arranged in collaboration with us and therefore do not contribute anything to the safe-keeping of this wonderful environment. These trips do not land on Vigur as they must, by law, remain a stipulated distance from the island's shore so as not to disturb birdlife feeding on the water or nesting on the shore. Please lend us your support by not participating in activity that undermines our efforts to safeguard this special place and we thank you for your help.

Visiting by private boat, yacht or kayak:

If you plan to visit Vigur independently please see ‘Guidance for visiting ships, yachts and kayaks’ for vital information. Vigur is a private home, a working historic farm, a fragile wildlife sanctuary and an eider colony protected under Icelandic law - landing anywhere on the island, mooring or resting at anchor, undertaking activities such as snorkling, SUP and diving is only allowed with prior permission from the Vigur landowners. Please help us look after this prescious place by not landing, paddling along the coast or resting at anchor unless you have spoken to us first. Thank you.