Varmahlíð is the Village in the Sunshine Fjord
by Varmahlíð is a great stop if you are driving north on the mountain road Vatnsskarð or coming from the north on the mountain road Öxnadalsheiði. …
Tag: Villages in North
There are numerous villages in the north. Many are fishing villages, but others, such as Bordeyri and Laugarbakki, have been built around agricultural or tourist services.
Tourists can enjoy a variety of services and entertainment in these villages, including swimming pools, museums, and craft shops. The swimming pool at Hofsos, for example, is one of the most beautiful in the country, and the view is breathtaking. The seal museum in Hvammstangi is one of a kind and a great place to learn about this amazing sea creature that has captured the hearts of many people.
Skagaströnd – Höfðakaupstaður: A Trading Place for Centuries
Skagaströnd has been in my mind for decades as the Icelandic country music venue. Several decades ago, famous outdoor festivals were held over the traders’ …
Laugarbakki Village in Miðfjörður
Laugarbakki is a small village near the main road above Miðfjarðará in the land of Reykir. There is geothermal heat and enough hot water for …
Borðeyri Village in Hrútafjörður
Borðeyri in Hrútafjörður is one of the smallest villages in Iceland. In 2018, the population was 16. The village is now part of the Húnaþingi …
Blonduos: The Northern Ring Road Rest Stop
Blonduos is located at Hunafloi in the Hunavatnssysla, northwest Iceland about 240 km. from Reykjavik. Blonduos is hard to miss since it is located on …
Trailing Seals around Iceland in Hvammstangi
For a long time the seals around Iceland have been a part of Icelandic history and heritage. Throughout the ages, the seal played an important …