Get to know a small Icelandic fishing village in stunning surroundings in the East Fjords. Embrace the moment and enjoy what we offer as a “Slow Movement” community.

Djúpivogur municipality covers an area of 1,133 km2 and has a population of about 460 people. The municipality includes the sand-blocked lagoons of Álftafjörður and Hamarsfjörður, as well as the deep fjord of Berufjörður. Employment is diverse, though most of the residents work in fish processing and a variety of services.

The village of Djúpivogur is ideally situated in a highly varied landscape that offers many options for outdoor recreation. The community is surrounded by an enchanting coastline, including black, red, or light-colored beaches, beautiful waterfalls, imposing mountains, vegetated valleys, and even a few small glaciers.

The fauna includes seals resting on coastal rocks, colorful bird life in wetlands with easy access and facilities, and reindeer.

Djúpivogur municipality belongs to the international Cittaslow movement and therefore emphasizes its values, such as local characteristics and culture, a humane, wholesome society, and an unspoiled, safe environment. The main idea behind Cittaslow is to take time to enjoy life — speed does not need to be a lifestyle. Look for the Cittaslow logo: an orange snail carrying a village on its shell during your stay. It appears as a sign of quality.

From Djúpivogur, it takes about one-and-a-half hours to drive to the biggest glacier in Europe inside Vatnajökull National Park, where you can enjoy trips out onto the glacial icecap. It takes two hours to get to Jökulsárlón for boat cruising among the icebergs on this bizarrely beautiful glacial lagoon.

Get into the Cittaslow frame of mind and enjoy experiencing Djúpivogur and its near vicinity. Village maps are available at the information centre.

For more ideas about what to see an do please visit: https://visitdjupivogur.is/explore/.

Attractions

Be your own guide
Learn about the area´s history and nature with the apps PocketGuide or Wapp, ready for downloading straightaway at your App Store or Play Store.
Birdwatching
The peninsula, on which Djúpivogur is located, is particularly suitable for birdwatching, with a wide variety of trails and two bird hides.
A bird brochure and map from birds.
is, the local bird society, is available at the information centre.
Museums
One of Iceland’s oldest trading stores, Langabúð (1790), now contains an array of museums, including an exceptional collection of works by the famous Icelandic sculptor Ríkarður Jónsson.
Auðunn’s stone museum has a unique assortment of East Iceland rocks and minerals and at the Gallery Bones, Sticks & Stones you can view zeolites, minerals, sculptures and many types of skeletons.
Gleðivík Eggs
Designed by the artist Sigurður Guðmundsson, these must-see sculptures represent the eggs of 34 birds breeding locally.
Handicrafts
A selection of crafts by native artists and designers are exhibited and sold at the stores Bakkabúð, Gallery Bones,­ Sticks & Stones and the JFS arts workshop.
Papey boat trips
Boats will take you from Djúpivogur at 1pm daily during the summer to an island of seals and puffins, and Iceland’s smallest wooden church.
Swimming pool
Visit Djúpivogur sports centre and enjoy a refreshing swim in the warm water or relax in the hot tubs.
Jökulsárlón glacier lagoon and Vatnajökull glacier
Both are just a few hours’ drive from Djúpivogur.
PilotYes
Tidal movement2.5 m
Length110 m
Draft7 m
Air draftNo restrictions
BeamNo restrictions
AvailableYes
PontoonsYes
TugboatsNo
Type of bottomSand / rock
Minimum depth30 - 50 m
Distance from anchorage to tender pier1 nautical mile
BunkersNo
SuppliesNo
Waste handlingNo
Fresh waterAvailable at pier
Pilot channel6 WHF
Emergency channel16 WHF
Medical emergencyYes
ISPS approvedYes
Ship tendersNo
Crew facilitiesNo
Shuttle servicesAvaiable if ordered in advance
Excursion busesAvaiable if ordered in advance
TaxisAvaiable if ordered in advance
Public transportationNo
Rental carsAvaiable if ordered in advance
Terminal building for passengersNo
Tourist informationYes
ShoppingYes
RestroomsYes
Local currencyISK
Currency exchangeIn town centre
ATMIn town centre
Internet accessYes
Guide serviceAvaiable if ordered in advance
City mapsYes
Public telephonesNo
MailboxesYes
City centre300 m
Airport100 km, domestic

Contact info

Visiting addressVíkurland 1 765 Djúpavogi
Contact personBjörn Ingimarsson
Mobile+354 470 0700
Website https://portsofmulathing.is/port-info/djupivogur/
Email
port@mulathing.is