Sauðárkrókur (Krókurinn): The Prosperous Town in Skagafjörður
by Sauðárkrókur is a town on the Skagafjordur’s southwest shore. The town is very beautiful, situated below the Nafir hill along the shore. Sauðárkrókur is a …
Tag: Towns in North
Although most settlements in the North are called villages rather than towns, a few towns do exist. The first place that comes to mind is Akureyri, which is truly the center of the North. Husavik, a whale watching and Eurovision town, and Saudarkrokur in Skagafjordur are also fantastic places to visit.
I have to mention Siglufjord because I have a strong emotional connection to it. Siglufjordur holds a special place in Icelandic history for its herring fishing heritage, and visiting this beautiful and magnificent town is a must. There have been many municipal mergers in the North, and Siglufjordur is now part of Olafsfjordur. Two tunnels and a beautiful fjord, Hedinsfjordur, separate these towns.
It should be noted that the Arctic Coast Way connects all towns and villages in the Nordic countries.
Akureyri Is The Magnet Of The North
Akureyri is one of my favorite places. It’s always fun when I go to Akureyri, whether it’s summer or winter. It does not matter how …
Akureyri Is One Of Iceland’s Most Exciting Winter Destinations
Akureyri is a great place in summer as well as winter. It is easy to spend a few days strolling around the town or exploring …
Siglufjordur: The Herring Town With New Purpose
In the middle of the last century, Siglufjörður was one of the largest herring towns in Iceland. Thousands of people flocked to the town during …
Husavik Is The Whale Watching Town And More
Husavik is situated at the Skjalfandi bay just over an hour’s drive from Akureyri. Husavik has about 2400 inhabitants. Husavik is in many ways the …