Elves, Trolls and Stories
Easy Walk in Ísafjörður
Are you interested in history and how people lived in the past centuries?
Do you like listening to legends and stories?
Do you like to learn about Icelandic trolls, elves, ghosts and other other beings around us?
Wonderful time-travel! We had a wonderful tour with Helga.Very entertaining, with a lot of knowledge and great stories. A journey through time of a special kind. (2025)
An exceptionally pleasant, informative, and personable walking tour! We stayed in Isafjördur as part of a cruise. We learned about Helga via the internet. After a nice contact we booked the walk with stories about trolls and elves. In addition, we have included the tasting of Icelandic specialties. The walk with Helga was a real experience. She welcomed us with your nice and uncomplicated manner right in the port. We felt right at home. With her knowledge and the stories about Isafjördur and Iceland she really impressed us. The tasting was also an experience. Brave and non-courageous alike get their money's worth. But it was all surprisingly delicious. Thank you for the great day! (2025)
An Amazing Time -Travel! We had a very nice walk with Helga and her grandson. We have ben two couples and our daughter (6). Helga took us from the ship and showed us the nice village. She told us how the living was a hundred years ago and how everything developed. She told us about the elfes and trolls and the old legends and stories people are telling. It was really interesting. (2025)We (4 people) had booked a guided tour of Helga at the beginning of May. Helga introduced us to the place Isafjördur and its history with a lot of humor and knowledge. We were particularly impressed by the interior of the church. We can only recommend this tour to anyone. (2025)
Julie and I had a delightful morning with Tobias. He provided us with a wonderful tour, is good company and an excellent guide. (2025)
Great city tour with Tobias. Tobias another guide was our lead through the city and nature dressed as a 19th century dockworker. His weaving of history with his views as a 19th century worker was a terrific way to tell take of Isafjdour. He spoke of the typical life, daily hardships, and differences in worker vs. owner. Also did nice nature walk amongst pine tree trail and learned of some native plants and birds. Gorgeous sunshine day. Thanks for a great finale to our 2 week Iceland trip. (2024)
As part of our cruise we booked the Elves and Trolls Walk. Helga's guide Daniel picked us up at the pier on time and we had an interesting and very informative walk through Isafjördur. He took a lot of time, spoke German very well and the children (8+12 years) really enjoyed it! Thank you for that! We would book a tour again at any time when we are there. (2023)
For older testimonials please look at -Isafjörður Guide in Google or TripAdvisor
The small town of Ísafjörður is unique in Iceland. Its unusually well-preserved city centre dates from the 19th century and still reflects its charming history that remains alive in the legends and stories. Ísafjörður is known today for its cultural and artistic diversity.
Our guide meets you, dressed as a fishworker from the 19th Century, and takes you on a walk through the city.
You will get an insight into the history and learn about the people and their living conditions, their beliefs and their culture, which is reflected in the legends. You might experience a slight shudder when told of ghosts and be fascinated about our mystical creatures like elves and trolls. You will also visit the places the stories are told about.
On the way she shares her lunch box with you. Our walk ends at the church.
Our walk ends with a visit to our church with it´s famous big wall picture. Only my company is allowed to open the church to its customers. It is a great feeling to look at 746 ceramic birds mounted on the wall behind the altar. Each bird is unique because made by the people living here.
The walk goes only through the place without gradients.
Price for one: 12.900 ISK; children 10 to 16 pay 1/2 price
(minimum 2 people, but if only ONE want to go 22.000 ISK)
Tasting of traditional food
Here a tasting is added with our Walk or Tour. You will have the opportunity to taste the following dishes: , Brennivín (Islandic brandy), Icelandic flatbread with smoked lamb and typical Icelandic sweets. You will also receive information about the history and preparation of these dishes.
Price Tasting 20 min: 3.800 ISK
Children 10-16: 1.900 ISK
Modern or Traditional Lunch Package
H
ere we stop at a beautiful spot or in my garden.
The traditional lunch package may include Icelandic flatbread with cheese and smoked lamb, dried fish with butter, a taste of Brennivín (Icelandic schnapps) and fermented shark, and typical Icelandic chocolate.
The modern lunch package might feature sandwiches with cheese, salami, and a variety of fresh vegetables and typical Icelandic chocolate.
With all food options, we offer fresh Icelandic water to drink.
Price Lunch Package 30 min:
Traditional: 4.500 ISK (children 3 - 16: 1.900 ISK)
Modern: 3.800 ISK (children 3 - 16: 1.900 ISK)
One-hour Walk in Nature
Here we extend our walk or tour with a one-hour nature walk.
As an extension of the walk, this one-hour tour takes us into the beautiful nature of the mountain slopes, offering stunning views over the fjord and the surrounding valleys.
Would you like to add a one-hour nature walk to your tour? Depending on where the tour takes us, you can choose the setting: a peaceful stroll along the beach, a scenic path beside the fjord, or a short hike up to a stunning viewpoint.
We’ll tailor the walk to your interests and the beauty the day has to offer.Depending on your interests, you'll gain insight into Icelandic vegetation, see native plants in their natural environment, learn how the Westfjords were formed, and hear local legends and stories.
Price One-hour: 6.600 ISK (children 5 -16: 3.300 ISK)
You can also book all Extras together.
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Daily in summer at 10; 14:00 and 17:00(on cruise ship days change start times)
in winter at 14:00
Meeting point: Tourist-Information-Center (or at the port)
Elevation: up to 12 m (with extension up to 80 m)
Duration: 2 hours (with extension up to 3,5 hours)
Group size: 2-10 people
