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The Húsavík Whale Museum
The Húsavík Whale Museum
01 November 2026

The Húsavík Whale Museum

Located in the small village of Húsavík in the far north of Iceland, the Húsavík Whale Museum (Hvalasafnið), or "Whale Center", was founded in 1997 and is a non-profit organization. The museum's objective is to raise awareness about whales, how the cetaceans intera

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Dalvik

Dalvik29 March 2020
In the far north of Iceland, lost in the Eyjafjörður region, lies the town of Dalvik. Boasting nearly 1,400 inhabitants, this is actually one of the most important fishing ports in the country. If you're looking for a typical northern Iceland village, your best bet wi
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Dalvik

Grímsey island

Grímsey island27 March 2020
Grímsey is located about 40 km off the North coast of Iceland and is cut right across the middle by the Arctic Circle. It is the northernmost inhabited part of Iceland (the island of Kolbeinsey is even further north but uninhabited). Situated north of Akureyri and Hús
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Grímsey island

Weather in Iceland

Weather in Iceland22 March 2020
Despite being located just south of the Arctic Circle, Iceland's temperatures are milder than you might think. This is mainly due to Iceland's position in the Gulf Stream, which brings warm air to it. Overall, the weather in Iceland is extremely variable from one day to
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Weather in Iceland

Dimmuborgir: The Hike in the Lava Fields

Dimmuborgir: The Hike in the Lava Fields12 March 2020
East of Myvatn is an area with impressive geological features, Dimmuborgir, literally "the dark castles", home to an ancient lava field. The Mývatn region overlaps with a volcanic zone that extends from Öxarfjörður in the north to the Vatnajökull glacier in the sou
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Dimmuborgir: The Hike in the Lava Fields

Towns and regions in Iceland

Towns and regions in Iceland21 February 2020
With 343,518 inhabitants (2018), Iceland is a very sparsely populated country for its size, and when you do the math the ratio is around 3.2 inhabitants per square kilometer. Most of the population is in Reykjavík, nearly 66% living in the capital and its suburbs. Adm
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Towns and regions in Iceland

Bolungarvík

Bolungarvík21 February 2020
The village of Bolungarvík is located at the northwestern end of the Western fjords, AKA the Westfjords, and is the westernmost village of the famous Ísafjarðardjúp fjord. The small town of Bolungarvík sits in an arena of massive peaks: Óshyrna (656 m) to the East
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Bolungarvík

Youth hostels in Iceland

Youth hostels in Iceland18 February 2020
Youth hostels can be a great option for budget accommodation in Iceland. There are about thirty establishments throughout the country, and they are spread out, so you can make reservations according to your itinerary and optimize your trip. Some useful information abou
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Youth hostels in Iceland

Finding Accommodation in Iceland

Finding Accommodation in Iceland08 February 2020
Iceland is an increasingly popular destination and has a wide range of accommodation offers, from camping to luxury hotels, you'll find something for every taste and budget. This is not a densely populated island, so real estate is at a premium, but you can still find a
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Finding Accommodation in Iceland

Driving in Iceland

Driving in Iceland06 February 2020
Travelling Iceland by car is the best way to get around if you plan to get around at all. If you want to explore at your leisure in this hostile landscape, it's important to do it safely. While bus companies serve the country quite well, the whole point of visiting Icel
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Driving in Iceland

Hotels in Iceland

Hotels in Iceland01 February 2020
As you'd expect, hotels are the most expensive type of accommodation in Iceland. You can of course take the VIP road but keep in mind you won't find them everywhere on the island. The capital Reykjavík, however, has all types of hotels from luxury rooms and amenities t
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Hotels in Iceland

Cape Ingólfshöfði and its Puffins

Cape Ingólfshöfði and its Puffins22 January 2020
Cape Ingólfshöfði is located southeast of Skeiðarársandur in the Suðurland region, about halfway between Höfn and Kirkjubaejarklaustur. There are some real bird-watching hotspots in Iceland, including Latrabjarg, Vík and the Melrakkasletta peninsula, but Ingólf
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Cape Ingólfshöfði and its Puffins

When to Visit Iceland

When to Visit Iceland07 January 2020
The time of year will change everything about your trip to Iceland. It all depends on what you're looking for: while most tourists prefer summer, there are things to do all year round. The criteria to determine your travel dates Iceland in winter Iceland in summer Icel
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When to Visit Iceland

The Icelandic Lava Show

The Icelandic Lava Show04 January 2020
The charming town of Vik in southern Iceland launched a once-in-a-lifetime experience, the only molten lava show in the world, AKA the Icelandic lava show. Recently, the Lava Show has also opened in Reykjavik! This region was the site of a terrible cataclysm and can sti
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The Icelandic Lava Show

Guesthouses in Iceland

Guesthouses in Iceland03 January 2020
B&Bs, more commonly known here as guesthouses, are the preferred types of accommodation if you're visiting Iceland. They are found everywhere on the island, even in the most remote areas far inland, and when it comes to value for money they are unbeatable. Good to k
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Guesthouses in Iceland

Camping in Iceland

Camping in Iceland02 January 2020
Camping is the cheapest option for accommodation in Iceland. Wild camping is tolerated under certain conditions in Iceland but remains strictly prohibited in national parks as they are protected areas. Camping areas in Iceland are categorized from 1 to 5 stars and there
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Camping in Iceland
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