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Before you go
Your trip to Húsavík.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
Húsavík – Northeastern Region Destination North of Iceland
How to get there
Confirm before booking. Access is by road, linked with Akureyri and Mývatn. Check separately the operation of transport to the local airport if you consider that alternative.
How many days
Two nights allow you to choose a sea excursion and dedicate another period to the museum and the canyon.
When to go
From May to September the main part of Húsavík's boat season usually takes place, depending on the service.
The seasons shown are the most usual ones; nature doesn't always follow the calendar.
Do you need a car?
Húsavík's center can be explored on foot; for Ásbyrgi and the rest of the circuit, arrange a car or a tour.
Suggested itinerary
An order that works
Built with the places on this page. No rush: it's paced so you have time to see them.
One day in Húsavík
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Morning
Hvalasafnið á Húsavík
Visit the whale museum to distinguish species and understand the marine environment.
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Afternoon
Bay of Skjálfandi
If a trip is booked and operating conditions allow, dedicate the afternoon to the whale-watching departure in the bay.
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Late afternoon
Walk and return in Húsavík
Finish the Húsavík stage allowing time for travel to accommodation and for local services.
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Evening
Overnight in Húsavík
Keep the night in Húsavík and reserve Ásbyrgi for a separate land-based stage.
2 days in Húsavík
Day 1
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Morning
Hvalasafnið á Húsavík
Visit the whale museum to distinguish species and understand the marine environment.
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Afternoon
Bay of Skjálfandi
If a trip is booked and operating conditions allow, dedicate the afternoon to the whale-watching departure in the bay.
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Late afternoon
Walk and return in Húsavík
Finish the Húsavík stage allowing time for travel to accommodation and for local services.
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Evening
Overnight in Húsavík
Keep the night in Húsavík and reserve Ásbyrgi for a separate land-based stage.
Day 2
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Morning
Hike in Ásbyrgi
Devote the land-based stage to the Ásbyrgi canyon. Check the trails at the visitor point and choose a hike compatible with the round-trip travel from Húsavík.
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Afternoon
Continuation of the hike in Ásbyrgi
Continue the hike in Ásbyrgi according to the planned duration and available paths, keeping the return trip to Húsavík in your planning.
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Late afternoon
Conclusion of the stage in Húsavík
End day 2 with time to return, respecting the transport already arranged in Húsavík.
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Evening
Overnight after hiking in Ásbyrgi
Have a meal at the Húsavík base and check the planned transfers after hiking in Ásbyrgi.
Check before you go. Opening hours and days change, and places may close for renovations, holidays or events. This itinerary is a suggestion from Cidade Turismo, not a commitment: plan yours by checking directly with each place you intend to visit.
Before you go
Frequently asked questions
How to reach the Húsavík base?
Access is by road, connected with Akureyri and Mývatn. Check separately the operation of transport to the local airport if you consider that alternative.
How many nights to plan in Húsavík?
Two nights allow you to choose a sea excursion and dedicate another period to the museum and the canyon.
Is a car helpful in Húsavík?
Húsavík's center can be explored on foot; for Ásbyrgi and the rest of the circuit, arrange a car or a tour.