Welcome to Húsavík

The town of Húsavík sits on the eastern shore of Skjálfandi Bay (Skjálfandi meaning Shaky), known around the world as The Whale Capital of Iceland. In the past years whales have been spotted in 98% of all whale-watching trips.

Húsavík is also the site of the first house built in Iceland, in the year 860, by Swedish viking Garðar Svavarsson. Húsavík is conveniently located for day trips to most of the major attractions in Iceland, part of the Arctic Coast Way and the starting point of the Diamond Circle.

Húsavík served as the setting of the 2020 Netflix film: Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga and was a big inspiration for the song Húsavík, my Hometown. 
Search for the hashtag #husavikmyhometown and you might see some inspiration for where to go about in Húsavík.

Above all: 
We look forward to welcoming you in our Hometown, Húsavík and we hope you enjoy your stay!

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Out and about in Húsavík

If you are wondering what to do while in Húsavík, there is no need to worry. Húsavík offers a diversity of activities all year around

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Getting here

There are several ways of getting to Húsavík. Only 45 minutes from the capital if you decide to fly, take the bus or drive yourself. 
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