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Fáskrúðsfjörður – French Fishermen's Town
Fáskrúðsfjörður has a unique dual Icelandic-French cultural identity, stemming from the thousands of French deep-sea fishermen who used the fjord as a base from the 1880s to 1930s. The French hospital, cemetery and consul's house still stand, and the village's road signs are bilingual (Icelandic-French). A small museum (Fransmenn á Íslandi) covers this forgotten chapter of European maritime history. The fjord was featured in the Netflix film 'Rams' (2020).
About Fáskrúðsfjörður – French Fishermen's Town
Fáskrúðsfjörður has a unique dual Icelandic-French cultural identity, stemming from the thousands of French deep-sea fishermen who used the fjord as a base from the 1880s to 1930s. The French hospital, cemetery and consul's house still stand, and the village's road signs are bilingual (Icelandic-French). A small museum (Fransmenn á Íslandi) covers this forgotten chapter of European maritime history. The fjord was featured in the Netflix film 'Rams' (2020).
History & Background
This location is one of Iceland's remarkable natural and cultural attractions.
Key Facts
- ✔Fáskrúðsfjörður – French Fishermen's Town is part of Iceland's diverse landscape
- ✔Iceland offers an incredible variety of natural and cultural experiences
- ✔The country's unique geology creates a constantly changing and dramatic environment
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Book NowAbout Fáskrúðsfjörður – French Fishermen's Town
Fáskrúðsfjörður – French Fishermen's Town is a point of interest in east-iceland. Iceland's diverse and dramatic landscape makes it one of the world's most remarkable travel destinations, with countless natural and cultural attractions to discover.
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Fáskrúðsfjörður has a unique dual Icelandic-French cultural identity, stemming from the thousands of French deep-sea fishermen who used the fjord as a base from the 1880s to 1930s. The French hospital, cemetery and consul's house still stand, and the village's road signs are bilingual (Icelandic-French). A small museum (Fransmenn á Íslandi) covers this forgotten chapter of European maritime history. The fjord was featured in the Netflix film 'Rams' (2020).
Why Visit
Fáskrúðsfjörður has a unique dual Icelandic-French cultural identity, stemming from the thousands of French deep-sea fishermen who used the fjord as a base from the 1880s to 1930s.