Húsavík's best spots and some hidden gems, starting from Húsavíkurkirkja, the iconic wooden church built in 1907, and then moving to Skrúðgarðurinn, the attractive town gardens where the bubbling Búðara flanks the winding path and small wooden bridges criss-cross the brook.
Other locations visited are the oldest house ever built in Iceland, by Swedish explorer Garðar Svavarsson in winter 870, and a panoramic viewpoint over the harbor, the heart of the town in the past which even nowadays, in a different way, the core of the local community.
hile walking, history, culture and folklore emerge, unusual local tales and fun facts are told. This walking tour is the perfect starting point in one of the 3 town museums (Whale Museum, Exploration Museum or Safnahús) or in the warm waters of GeoSea, the natural thermal baths on top of the cliffs with a magnificent view over Skjálfandi Bay.
Posted By : Katarina_S
Gunnar was a very nice and good guide. We walked ca 1h 15min in Húsavík and he told us about the history, buildingw etc. Many thanks to him.
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Posted On : 2023-08-20 14:39:28 
Posted By : YulaihoTM
I've just come home from from a wonderful tour of northern Iceland, guided by Francesco. True, Iceland is beautiful, but you need the right, experienced, and knowledgeable guide to explore the best spots.
That's what we did: the Húsavík region is rich with interesting places to visit, both culturally and photographically. I've loved the Akureyri area, especially the tiny Grimsey island, and the area around Sauðárkrókur.
Having such an expert and kind guide made the tour really special. I can't wait to come back to experience some more or the Icelandic lore through tales and images.
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Posted On : 2022-09-27 08:07:25 
Posted By : ScallionT
The trip of a lifetime in just 5 days! We were able to pack in so many incredible experiences thanks to Travel North. Dettafoss, Asbyrgi, and Dimmuborgir were just a few grand highlights in those dazzling, dizzying few days. Of course Bjórböðin and Jarðböðin við Mývatn can't be missed.
Giuditta and Francesco were absolutely incredible hosts, guides, planners, and educators. They booked us tickets to attractions, provided great directions, restaurant recommendations, set us up with a rental car, and showed us the sights in Húsavík and the Diamond Circle. We were blown away by the breadth and depth knowledge and experience. They've been everywhere! Lovely and amazing people whom we're fortunate to have met.
Iceland is a truly remarkable place that changed my life to visit. It's a place of such beauty and majesty that it is at times overwhelming and even uncanny. Over a week after getting home, it's still hard to think of anything else.
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Posted On : 2021-06-24 16:15:56
