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With a population of over 2500, Husavik is the main town of Northeast Iceland. It has a picturesque harbour and snow capped peaks. It is a typical Icelandic town and is known as an award winning whale-watching venue. The area of Husavik is a cetacean paradise. Seeing whales during the season is almost certain. Whales likely to be seen include the Minke Whales, Humpback Whales, Fin Whales, Sei Whales, Orcas, Dolphins and harbour porpoises. The whale watcher boat makes 4 journeys a day, which last for 2 - 3 hours. It also runs bird watching and sea fishing tours to Lundey and Flatey. Lundey is the main location for spotting puffins on the cliffs. Husavik is small but has almost all services including banks and a post office as well as a good choice of cafes and restaurants. Husaviks best dining is set around the harbour. These are mid-range and are awarded for their tasty pan fried haddock and juicy lobster tails.

A nearby attraction is the Jokulsargljufar National Park. Iceland's second largest river (Jokulsa a Fjollum) runs through the park and also flows through the massive Jokulsargljufur, a canyon which is 120 meters deep and 500 meters wide in places, forming several exceptional waterfalls and rock formations. Sourced with thanks from Icelandholidays.com/husavik.htm Husavik is a small town in the north of Iceland at the shore of Skjálfandi bay. The income of the inhabitants comes from tourism and fishing as well as shops and small industry. Husavik has become a center of whale watching in the north, because whales of different species are often entering the bay. It is home to the Icelandic Phallological Museum, which contains specimens of from every mammal that lives in Iceland. Viking Garðar Svavarsson was the first confirmed human to spend a winter on the island. He gave the island the name Garðarshólmi. A monument near the schoolhouse remembers him. The church of the town dates from the early 20th century. The region of Mývatn with its interesting geology and diverse animal life is nearby. Husavik used to export the silica that was extracted from the lake. Sourced with thanks from En.wikipedia.org/

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May 27th, 23:31
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Looking for icelandic #greens to meet in July during my trip in #Iceland , i'll be in #Reikjavik, #Akureyri and #Husavik :-) see you!

May 27th, 21:42
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May 26th, 20:31
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May 26th, 18:20
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May 26th, 18:06
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May 26th, 16:51
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May 26th, 16:49
sturlaugur17
RT @Grottasport: Taska Sölva Davíðssonar lenti á Ísafirði en ekki Akureyri. Flugfélag Íslands mun senda töskuna í leigubíl á Húsavík þegar hún lendir!

May 26th, 14:18
Grottasport
Taska Sölva Davíðssonar lenti á Ísafirði en ekki Akureyri. Flugfélag Íslands mun senda töskuna í leigubíl á Húsavík þegar hún lendir!

May 26th, 13:28
bjarkibadda
farinn í eina góða bakaríið á landinu og svo á fallegasta völl landsins #húsavík

May 26th, 13:26
Grottasport
Gróttumenn lentir á Akureyri og mættir í hádegisverð í menningarhúsinu Hofi. Völsungur - Grótta kl. 14:00 á Húsavík

May 26th, 12:33
sigelvar
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May 26th, 03:54
EmixLea
Packing is mostly finished now! >.< Leaving for Husavik tomorrow! ^^

May 26th, 03:23

Saltvik Riding School (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Saltvik Riding School in Husavik offers a riding center in the summer mainly aimed at children but there are also special lessons for grown ups both beginners and experienced riders. Courses at Saltvik Riding School normally last for 3 hours a day over 5 days.
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Kaldbaks - Kot Cottages (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Kaldbaks - Kot Cottages in Husavik are located in the center of the " Icelandic Diamond Ring" and offer eighteen new cottages built of timber logs with big terraces and beautiful views. The cottages include all conveniences and facilities namely, WC, shower, kitchen, TV, radio, refrigerator, kitchen utensils, toaster, stove, etc. The area offers golf, whale watching, museums and restaurants and so much more.
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North Sailing Charters (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
North Sailing Charters in Husavik offers evening cruises on board a beautiful old schooner or private charter tours for small and large groups. Tours can be chartered for events and occasions like weddings or have a BBQ on board - there are also charters available to Lundey - Puffin Island.
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Saltvik (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Saltvik in Husavik offer special horse riding tours with drivers, cooks and mountain soup managers who ensure a fantastic time with good memories for all. Saltvik also offers riding courses and riding for the disabled and there is accommodation available in the form of both sleeping bag or made up beds with or without breakfast.
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Fjallasyn Runars Oskarssonar (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Fjallasyn Runars Oskarssonar is a travel services company based in Iceland covering Hrisateigur, Reykjahverfi and Husavik. Catering to groups of all sizes Fjallasyn Runars Oskarssonar is a dynamic coach operator in the North East of Iceland with a fleet of 14 coaches of various sizes.
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Katlavollur (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Katlavollur in Husavik is a challenging 9 hole golf course overlooking the bay of Skjalfandi and a small brook runs through it. rated one of the most challenging and demanding 9-hole courses in the world, Katlavollur also offers Golf clubs and carts which can be rented at the club house.
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Fosshotel Husavik Conference Facilities (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Fosshotel Husavik Conference Facilities offers conferencing and meeting facilities for up to 300 people with state of the art equipment for every need. The Moby Dick Pub located in the Fosshotel Husavik is ideal for cocktail parties and small conferences.
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Kaldbaks - Kot Cottages Horse Riding (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Kaldbaks - Kot Cottages Horse Riding in Husavik offers horseback riding excursions to experienced riders and provide guiding and all equipment for shorter tours up to 2-3 days. Riding paths are excellent and carry on up in to the mountains.
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Fosshotel Husavik (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Fosshotel Husavik, an official 3 star hotel offers standard, ocean view and superior rooms in the whale watching capital of Europe. Facilities include a restaurant, pub, conference facilities an internet station and rooms for the handicapped. The Fosshotel Husavik is now probably the world's only whale-themed hotel.
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Hotel Raudaskrida (2009-11-10)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Hotel Raudaskrida in Husavik offers 20 spacious and well appointed rooms with 19 having en-suite facilities, located in the center of the well grown, mature valley of Adaldalur. All meals are served in the licensed dining room and packed lunches are also available at Hotel Raudaskrida for nourishment while exploring some of Icelands most renowned beauty spots.
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North Sailing (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
North Sailing in Husavik offers whale watching tours from aboard a traditional oak boat, take in the spectacular scenery and stunning wildlife. North Sailing is the first company in Iceland to organise whale watching tours and has thus given the town of Husavik the reputation of being Europe's whale watching capital.
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Guesthouse Arbol (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Guesthouse Arbol is located in the west corner of the village park by the stream Budara in Husavik and offers rooms with accommodation for 1-4 persons in pleasant surrounds. A good and hearty breakfast is served in the dining room, which sets the pace for a great relaxing holiday in Husavik.
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Husavík Whale Museum
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
The Husavik Whale Museum is a non-profit organisation that was founded in 1997. It's foremost aim is to provide detailed and interesting information about whales and their habitat. The Husavik Whale Museum forms an educational component to the whale wat...
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Saltvik Accommodation (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Saltvik Accommodation in Husavik offers a choice of sleeping bag accommodation or made up beds with or without the option of breakfast. It's great base for your horse riding excursions and covers two floors of the house at Saltvik.
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Museum House at HusavÃk (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Museum House at HusavÃk has artifacts depiciting exhibits in the folk museum of humanity through the ages and a maritime museum depicting seafaring memorabilia, mainly from Skjalfandi Bay. The archives depict a collection of different items which contribute to the history of the region, regarding individuals, societies, unions, different communities within the county.
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Gentle Giants (2009-11-09)
Located in Husavik, Skjalfandi, Sudur-Pingeyjarsysla, Iceland
Gentle Giants based in Husavik offer whale watching tours and land excursions as well as Puffin bird watching on Flatey Island and fishing charters, or explore the countryside on an icelandic horse. Gentle Giants guarantee a 98% success rate of spotting whales on their tours.
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