The Arctic Fox Centre
The Arctic Fox Centre
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
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The Arctic Fox Centre in Sudavik is the home of Arctic fox research in Iceland with year round projects constantly collecting and furthering knowledge on this inspiring creature and passing this on to our visitors through our unique exhibition which is the worlds only dedicated solely to the Arctic fox. Our outdoor fox enclosure hoouses rescued orphaned pups giving our visitors the chance to "meet" live Arctic foxes while the on site cafe serves freshly made, home baked cakes and pastries as well as more substantial meals of vegetable soups and plokkfiskur fish stew. We look forward to seeing you!
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Li S
Ely, UK843 contributions
Aug 2021
TBH was a bit disappointed, it’s nice, but very small. £30 for our family to see essentially one room of stuffed foxes. Didn’t really learn anything about them. Staff were inattentive, but friendly when we put the effort in to ask about them. Entry for a family of 3 and a coffee after was £30.
Apparently there was a live fox in a cage out the back, but we never saw it…
Apparently there was a live fox in a cage out the back, but we never saw it…
Written August 6, 2021
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FindingMyself
Mumbai, India7 contributions
May 2022 • Couples
It's a small exhibition centre with informative write-ups, photos, stuffed replicas of arctic foxes and a video playing in loop, all set up in a few rooms in a building that looked like a house. There is also a live, caged arctic fox in the premises.
While the exhibition was informative, we didn't find it very engaging. The price of 1500 krona per person is steep for what is on offer.
Overall, wouldn't recommend going out of one's way to visit this place.
While the exhibition was informative, we didn't find it very engaging. The price of 1500 krona per person is steep for what is on offer.
Overall, wouldn't recommend going out of one's way to visit this place.
Written May 31, 2022
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dbinhou7511
Houston, TX1,563 contributions
Jul 2022
Only 1 Arctic Fox here. The staff was nice, but it seemed to be more about the cafe and gift shop. There was some displays about Arctic foxes inside, but not very informative. Give it a pass if you can. There must be some place better to learn about Arctic foxes in Iceland.
Written January 28, 2023
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Amelia Smith
Colorado1 contribution
Jul 2021 • Family
It was the most exciting museum that I have visited. The price was fair compared to how much you can see and learn. The staff was great and very talkative, the girls answered all of our questions. They have beautiful and tasty cakes as well. The fox’s name was Mist and she is the cutest thing ever. I really recommend this place :))
Written August 23, 2021
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Sara K
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Aug 2022 • Couples
We came to the centre and straight away we were welcomed by nice workers. We were hesitant first when we saw the price but then the lady told us that there was a documentary upstairs and 2 foxes out side. The little cup is so adorable and they were playing all day highly recommend!
Written August 8, 2022
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Robert L
Amherst, MA1,569 contributions
Jul 2021 • Couples
There is a 30 minute video, which you could probably get at home.
The stuffed foxes were quite interesting.
The 2 adult foxes were sent to Reykjavik earlier in Covid as this place was closed. We did see a single young fox in the outside shelter, cute but sad.
The stuffed foxes were quite interesting.
The 2 adult foxes were sent to Reykjavik earlier in Covid as this place was closed. We did see a single young fox in the outside shelter, cute but sad.
Written July 1, 2021
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Emilie T
Burlingame, CA353 contributions
Sep 2021
Unfortunately they were closed the morning we stopped by, but we were still able to visit the local fox. We had seen one in the wild the day before, but having the chnace to visit he up close was a treat. I would have loved to been able to learn more.
Written October 7, 2021
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Patricia D
Amherst, MA1,865 contributions
Jul 2021 • Friends
Nice museum if passing by the area. Several stuffed foxes with different research boards associated with studies completed or ongoing. There is a 30 minute movie which was also presented in English. The women working were nice. There is cafe here. Free coffee is offered plus you can purchase sandwiches or pastry products. Lovely view around the property and they had a live fox pup.
Written July 1, 2021
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Derek S
Bath, UK156 contributions
Just got back from visiting Iceland. Found this by accident 20 mins south of Isafjordur. Feel sorry for Freddy who is trapped by a change in the Law which means he cant be released. I hope he gets the surroundings he needs.Midge was very knowledgeable and spoke with great passion and hus centre deserves success. To stroke a live Arctic Fox was fanrastic and they are beautiful. It was great yo see him let out of his cage and run around free. A must see for this part of the world.
Written September 14, 2014
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Alla I
Minneapolis, MN29 contributions
May 2016 • Couples
Not exactly what I was expecting, but that's not their fault. It's a non-profit research facility with a couple of rooms full of arctic fox facts. The tour itself took about 5 minutes, then we spent time exploring. The video they show upstairs about the fox hunters was actually the most entertaining part. That and watching the two sleeping foxes through a cage. It was neat and something to do in the western fjords, but I wouldn't go out of my way to see it.
Written June 1, 2016
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brucew235
Fort Myers, Florida8 contributions
My wife and I will be coming into Isafjordur on the 2nd of June aboard the Seabourn Quest. We wish to avoid the cruiseline excursions when possible but would like to see the Fox Center. Could we simply go ashore in Isafjordur, and then take a taxi to the center (either before or after the cruise boat tour is there) and then return to Isafjordur at our leisure. Perhaps if a Center staff member is in Isafjordur perhaps we could catch a ride to or from the center with them. We look forward to visiting the Center.
Thank You, Bruce Wilburn
Lauren M
Toronto, Canada588 contributions
Hi Bruce,
we rented a car (Europcar) and went to the Fox Centre, and then visited towns going in the opposite direction. We went through the tunnel which was one of the most memorable (and a bit hair-raising) experiences ever. it was a low key day but also provided great insight into Iceland. If you just want to go to the Fox Centre a taxi should get your there just fine. Its small but packed full of info and gets you off the ship.
Hope that helps. Lauren
Hi
Are you the rescue, rehabilitation & release centre for Arctic fox please?
Thank you
Midge
Westfjords Region, Iceland25 contributions
Hi,
OUr centre does house orphaned Arctic fox pups but we do not take in rescued/injured animals from the public. The pups on site our raised in captivity, and although we used to raise them to be wild and reintroduce them to the nature we are now unable to do so due to new regulations.
I hope this helps :-)
All the best
Midge
Cat M
Hartford, CT
Hello! Is the Center open in September and is there any form of transportation or tours that operate out of Reykjavik?
Arctic Fox C
Sudavik, Iceland1 contribution
Hi Cat M and thanks for your interest in us! :-)
The centre is open all year, weekdays only in September but we have no tours from Reykjavík :-( the best way to get to us is to fly into Ísafjörður and then make the 20km ride into Súðavík or if you have a hire car you can obviously drive to us along the all hard surfaced roads from Reykjavík.
I hope this helps
all the best
Midge
Laura S
Melbourne, Australia17 contributions
What is the best way to get here without a car from Isafjordur?
Arctic Fox C
Sudavik, Iceland1 contribution
Hi there bananab0at.
There is only one bus per day that goes from Ísafjörður to Súðavík, and that leaves early in the morning (around 07,30)
Otherwise you can take a taxi (6000kr) or try to hitch a ride out to us.
You can also call us the day before, and if we have one of the team in Ísafjörður then we would be happy to pick you up.
Hope that helps
looking forward to seeing you this summer!
Midge
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