Skiing

Borea Adventures, based in Ísafjörður, is a fully licensed adventure and wildlife guiding company, specializing in a range of outdoor experiences. The company offers guided multi-day tours in the Nature Reserve, allowing guests to experience unique overnight stays in tents, our private base camp in Hornvík bay, or the historic farmhouse in Kvíar. Additionally, Borea Adventures provides a range of day tours from Ísafjörður, including 2-6 hour kayak excursions in serene fjords and hiking trips suitable for various skill levels. Borea is also capable of tailoring tours to meet the specific needs of private groups, regardless of their size. In the winter season, Borea Adventures offers ski tours , as well as arctic fox photography excursions, in the Hornstrandir Nature Reserve. Borea Adventures operates a daily boat service to Hornstrandir Nature Reserve during the summer months. Utilizing seaworthy boats designed for a safe and enjoyable journey, the company ensures reliable transportation to this stunning destination. Borea Adventures tours are guided by experienced local guides that ensure that everyone leaves with smiles on their faces and stories to tell.

The ski areas in Ísafjörður are: Tunguldalur for downhill skiingSeljalandsdalur for cross-country skiing Both are located within 8 minutes‘ drive from the town center. The downhill area has three lifts, daily groomed tracks and equipment rental. The cross-country area is one of the best of its kind in Iceland, and the home to the international race Fossavatnsgangan. Tracks of diff erent distances are groomed every day and you can rent equipment on site. While skiing under a starlit evening sky, decorated with northern lights, is an experience beyond compare, both ski areas are also equipped with floodlights for evening skiing. 

VHF Expeditions offers distinctive sea and land expeditions in remote northern landscapes, with a focus on Jökulfirðir, Hornstrandir and Greenland. The trips combine sailing, hiking, ski touring, nature, and local history in places where former settlements have faded and wilderness now defines the experience. Travelling aboard the sailing vessel Aurora, guests reach areas that are difficult to access by land. The boat serves both as transport and as a floating base throughout the journey, with accommodation on board, meals included, and each day shaped by weather, conditions, and the opportunities found in each location. VHF Expeditions is suited to travellers looking for solitude, wilderness, and a deeper connection with nature. In the Westfjords, the company sails through Jökulfirðir and Hornstrandir, where guests hike between fjords, follow old routes, and learn about the history of abandoned coastal communities. In winter, ski and sail adventures offer the chance to explore remote mountains and untouched slopes. In Greenland, expeditions through Sermilik Fjord bring guests close to icebergs, tundra landscapes, Arctic wildlife, and Inuit cultural heritage. Safety and the overall guest experience always come first, and itineraries may change depending on weather and local conditions. This flexibility is part of travelling responsibly in Arctic and sub-Arctic environments. The trips are designed for small groups, creating a personal and immersive atmosphere where guests have time to experience the landscape, the silence, and the stories held by these remote places