Region
Westfjords
20 km from Isafjordur
Sudavik Iceland: Arctic Fox Center & Village Guide
A resilient fishing village near Isafjordur, home to the Arctic Fox Center and a poignant memorial to Iceland's deadliest avalanche.
Updated February 1, 2026By the Iceland.org Travel Team
Population
~200
Westfjords • Near Isafjordur
Sudavik sits on a scenic bay just south of Isafjordur, the Westfjords capital. This small fishing village carries both the scars and resilience of surviving Iceland's deadliest avalanche in 1995, and has reinvented itself as home to the beloved Arctic Fox Center, celebrating Iceland's only native land mammal.
Safety + sourcing
Last updated: 2026-02-01
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
Dramatic mountain and sea landscapes
Village History Walk
See original and relocated sections
Fishing Heritage
Traditional Westfjords fishing community
Photography Spots
Stunning 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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Sudavik FAQs
Quick answers with safety notes where it matters.