Súðavík: Súðavíkurhlíð
Súðavík is best known within Iceland for the Arctic Fox Centre, a public centre devoted to the country’s only native land mammal. The settlement lies on Álftafjörður, one of the narrow arms of Ísafjarðardjúp in the Westfjords, where steep mountains descend directly to the sea. Súðavíkurhlíð is the coastal slope south of the settlement, followed by Route 61 as it threads between rock faces and the fjord. The area’s recent history is marked by the 1995 avalanche that struck the old village; much of Súðavík was subsequently rebuilt on safer ground. Fishing, road travel and the surrounding fjord terrain shape daily life in this small inhabited corner of the Westfjords.
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Among the settlements of Iceland’s Westfjords, Súðavík stands out for its position on the shore of Álftafjörður and its story of renewal after a devastating avalanche. Steep, sparsely vegetated mountains rise around this narrow fjord, giving the small community a distinctly northern setting. The 1995 avalanche profoundly affected Súðavík and led to the development of a new settlement on safer ground. The village is also home to the Arctic Fox Centre, which shares knowledge about Iceland’s only native land mammal. Continue through nearby webcams to explore different parts of Súðavík and the Westfjords.
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The steep, sea-cut fjords of the Westfjords define much of Súðavíkurhreppur, shaping a sparsely settled coastal district where fishing remains important. Its main settlement, Súðavík, lies beside Álftafjörður, north of Ísafjörður, amid mountains that rise sharply from the water. An avalanche struck the old village in 1995, and the community was subsequently rebuilt at a safer location nearby. Súðavík is also home to the Arctic Fox Centre, which presents Iceland’s only native land mammal and supports research and education. Browse additional webcams from the surrounding Westfjords to extend your view of Súðavíkurhreppur.
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Iceland occupies a volcanic North Atlantic island on the Mid-Atlantic Ridge, between Europe and North America. Glaciers, black-sand shores and active geothermal areas form a terrain in constant dialogue with the weather; Vatnajökull is Europe’s largest glacier by volume. The Golden Circle links Þingvellir National Park, the Geysir geothermal area and Gullfoss waterfall, while Reykjavík concentrates much of the country’s contemporary culture and design. At Þingvellir, the Alþingi first assembled in 930. Fishing, wool knitwear and geothermal energy remain central to Icelandic life. Find related webcams in the surrounding area to build a fuller picture of Iceland.
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