Region
Westfjords
20 km from Isafjordur
Sudavik: Home of the Arctic Fox Center
A fishing village near Isafjordur, home to the Arctic Fox Center and a memorial to Iceland's deadliest avalanche.
Population
~200
Westfjords • Near Isafjordur
Sudavik sits on a bay just south of Isafjordur, the Westfjords capital. The small fishing village survived Iceland's deadliest avalanche in 1995, and is now home to the Arctic Fox Center, dedicated to Iceland's only native land mammal.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
Sudavik is a short drive from Isafjordur. The Arctic Fox Center is open year-round.
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Population
~200
Rebuilt after 1995 avalanche
Known for
Arctic Fox Center
Research and exhibition center
Top Attractions in Sudavik
Arctic Fox Center
Learn about Iceland's only native mammal
Avalanche Memorial
Honoring the 14 victims of 1995
Scenic Fjord Views
Mountain and sea views along the fjord
Village History Walk
See original and relocated sections
Fishing Heritage
Traditional Westfjords fishing community
Photography Spots
Mountain backdrops and wildlife
How to Get to Sudavik
By car: 20 minutes from Isafjordur along Route 61. Scenic coastal drive with mountain views.
Via Isafjordur: Fly to Isafjordur from Reykjavik, then drive or take a taxi to Sudavik.
Day trip: Easily combined with a visit to Isafjordur and other nearby villages like Flateyri.
Best Time to Visit Sudavik
Summer (June-August): Arctic Fox Center fully operational, best weather, all roads open.
Year-round: The Arctic Fox Center is open all year. Winter visits offer northern lights opportunities.
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