Hoppa yfir valmynd

Welcome to Vest­ur­byggð

On this page, you will find practical information to help you take your first steps, access local services and under­stand how things work in the municipality. If you need assist­ance with registration, housing, empl­oy­ment, schools or other public services, you can contact us or visit the Vest­ur­byggð Town Hall at Aðalstræti 75, Patreks­fjörður. If we cannot assist you directly, we will guide you to the appropriate service.

First steps in Iceland

When moving to Iceland, there are a few important steps you need to complete to access public services and settle into daily life. Below is a simple guide to help you get started.

Housing and living

Finding housing is one of the first steps when moving to Vest­ur­byggð. Both municipal and private rental options are available. This page explains how to find housing and what to expect when renting in Iceland.

Work and workers’ rights

If you are working in Iceland, it is important to under­stand how the labour market works and what rights you have as an empl­oyee. This page provides an overview of key information and where to get help.

Healthcare

Healt­hcare services in Vest­ur­byggð are provided by the West­fjords Healt­hcare Institution (Heil­brigð­is­stofnun Vest­fjarða). Resi­dents have access to general healt­hcare, nursing services and emer­gency care.

Children and education

Children in Vest­ur­byggð have access to education and a range of leisure acti­vities. This section provides an overview of the school system and how to register your child.

Community and leisure

Vest­ur­byggð offers a range of opport­unities to take part in comm­unity life. Many acti­vities and events are organised locally, and a large part of information is shared through online channels and in the comm­unity.

Learning Icelandic

Icelandic is the main language in Iceland and is used in most workplaces, schools and public services. Learning Icelandic will make daily life easier and help you become part of the comm­unity.

Map of useful locations

To help you get started in Vest­ur­byggð, we have created an online map with useful locations in the area. The map is designed to make it easier to find important services and navigate daily life.