Excursion The secret village of the westfjords of iceland tour at Djupavik

Djúpavík is a small village in the Northern Westfjords of Iceland and has the least populous municipality in Iceland with only 53 residents. Djúpavík offers breathtaking scenes and a truly fascinating history. A herring salting factory was constructed in 1917 by the foremost residents of the vicinity. Owing to various downfalls that the industry went through, the herring factory was shut down by the 1920s. Meanwhile, the place witnessed several evolutions such as the building of a new factory and a sharp decline in the herring business during the late 1940s. Many citizens arrived in Djúpavík by the 1980s. Ásbjörn Þorgilsson and his wife Eva Sigurbjörnsdóttir, the third generation of a former Djúpavík resident, bought back the herring factory. They renovated the factory beautifully and turned a part of it into a guesthouse. The environment and the cultural heritage of the site are well-preserved by the family and their staff. Choose from different level of guided hikes from 3 to 6 km (1.8 to 3.7 miles) to explore the scenic surroundings. Visit the historic herring factory and enjoy a home-made refreshment.

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Please note: Different level of hikes, from approximately 3 to 6 km (1.8 to 3.7 miles). The terrain varies from sand to grass, little elevation, no need of specific footwear. Guest are recommended to wear warm clothing in layers as the weather may suddenly change. Wildlife is not guaranteed.