Troll Seat Hike – Fishermen's Memorial Statue loop from Ísafjörður

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Troll Seat Hike – Fishermen's Memorial Statue loop from Ísafjörður

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Troll Seat Hike – Fishermen's Memorial Statue loop from Ísafjörður

05:03

17.8km

310m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

Last updated: October 8, 2026

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372 m

Troll Seat Hike

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Good tread shoes required.

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8.92 km

Isafjordur

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9.45 km

Catholic Church of Ísafjörður

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Doesn't differ significantly from the neighboring houses.

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9.86 km

Ísafjörður Church and Cemetery

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Since Ísafjörður was never visited by a major fire, there are many old houses from the 18th and 19th centuries in the old town. The current church of the city, …

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9.93 km

Fishermen's Memorial Statue

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At that time, fishing still played a major role here.

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9.99 km

Ísafjörður Culture House (Old Hospital)

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Local art, exhibitions, library. Admission free.

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10.3 km

From Álögum (Saint George and the Dragon — statue by Einar Jónsson)

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The sculpture by Einar Jónsson from 1927 depicts St. George. In his arms lies the naked Libyan princess, whom he has rescued from the clutches of a dragon.

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16.7 km

Naustahvilft (The Troll's Seat)

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Legend has it that a giant troll sat there to rest and left that truly enormous ass print! The climb is steep, but the view is worth it !!!
Small parking lot right at the foot.

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