Húsavík

Húsavík is a town of roughly 2,500 inhabitants in North Iceland. It is the whale watching capital of Iceland, with whales sighted on over 95% of trips during the summer. Additionally, it gained some fame when it used to house the (in)famous Icelandic Phallological Museum, which has since moved to Reykjavík.

Travel to Húsavík

HusavikWhaleWatchingShips - Whale watching in Húsavík

Buy a Flight ticket to and from Húsavík

You can get to Húsavík by vehicle or by bus. The nearest domestic airport is Húsavík airport about 5 min drive to town, operated by Ernir. There is also an airport in Akureyri (about 1 hour by car).

Travel on a Bus in Húsavík

Strætó] connects Húsavík with Akureyri with a bus one to three times a day. The bus is number 79.

Get Around

Like most Icelandic villages, Húsavík is easy to cover by foot. There is no public transport available.

What to See

• The Exploration Museum - Héðinsbraut 3 66.04771, -17.34432 In town center ☎ +3544642328 Opening Hours: 9.00-17.00 1000 kr The Exploration Museum is dedicated to the history of human exploration, from the early explorers to the exploration of space. The main exhibition room features photographs and artifacts from the Apollo Astronaut Training near Húsavík in 1965 and 1967. Other exhibition rooms feature the history of Viking exploration, Arctic explorers and a timeline of exploration history.

• Húsavík Whale Museum - Hafnarstétt 1 66.04674, -17.34528 ☎ +354 414 2800 Opening Hours: June, July & August: 08:00 – 18:30 daily; April, May & September: 9:00 – 16:00 daily; October to March: 10:00 – 15:30 weekdays (closed between 12:00 – 13:00); Other times by arrangement (Mobile: +354 866 7020) Adults: 1300 kr

Iceland Húsavík Church with Hearse - The church of Húsavík

• Húsavíkurkirkja - 66.045956, -17.3424 - This wooden church built in 1907 is probably the most recognisable landmark of the town.

• The Icelandic Phallological Museum, which used to be here, has moved to Reykjavík.

Top Muslim Travel Tips for Húsavík

Whale watching

Húsavík is one of the main destinations for whale watching in Iceland. The species that can be seen on the tours include blue whale, humpback whale, minke, fin whale, harbour porpoise and white-beaked dolphin. Whale watching season is April through October.

• Gentle Giants - 640 Húsavík 66.046323, -17.343416 ☎ +354 464 1500 Opening Hours: April-October From €56 / 3 hour tour (adult) Whale watching, puffin watching, sea angling and other tours, depending on the season.

• North Sailing - 66.04612, -17.3433 ☎ +354 464 7272 +354 464 2351 Opening Hours: April-October From €58 / 3 hour tour (adult) Whale watching, puffin watching and other tours, depending on the season.

Horse riding

Apart from whale watching, horse riding is another good option for tourists passing through the town of Húsavík. It's a good opportunity to come across the rugged Icelandic breed and also get to do some sightseeing on horseback at the same time.

• Saltvík Hestamiðstöð - 65.999, -17.363 - Horse riding tours are offered at Saltvík farm, about 5 kilometers from Húsavík.

Halal Food & Restaurants

• Gamli Baukur 66.046, -17.3444 on the waterfront in an old wood building - They have an excellent selection of fish, soups, and salads. Downstairs is the small restaurant and upstairs a lively, little café.

• Salka - Garðarsbraut 6A green house right by the primary street. ☎ +354 464 2551 - Restaurant/pizzeria, where is also feasible to taste puffin.

• Naustið - Naustagarður 2A yellow house by the harbour ☎ +354 464 1520 - Nice and simple seafood restaurant.

• Pallurinn - Behind the Gentle Giants ticket center ☎ +354 496 1440 - An interesting tent restaurant where they grill whole lambs. Very nice food with reasonable prices. Only open during the summer season.

eHalal Group Launches Halal Guide to Húsavík

Húsavík - eHalal Travel Group, a leading provider of innovative Halal travel solutions for Muslim travelers to Húsavík, is thrilled to announce the official launch of its comprehensive Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide for Húsavík. This groundbreaking initiative aims to cater to the diverse needs of Muslim travelers, offering them a seamless and enriching travel experience in Húsavík and its surrounding regions.

With the steady growth of Muslim tourism worldwide, eHalal Travel Group recognizes the importance of providing Muslim travelers with accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information to support their travel aspirations to Húsavík. The Halal and Muslim-Friendly Travel Guide is designed to be a one-stop resource, offering an array of invaluable information on various travel aspects, all carefully curated to align with Islamic principles and values.

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Muslim Friendly Hotels

• Húsavík guesthouse - Gistiheimili Húsavíkur - Laugarbrekka 16 five minutes walk to the harbour and one minutes walk to the swimming swimmingpool ☎ +354 463 3399 Double/Twin room with breakfast from €85 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: noon A friendly guesthouse, built in 1947 and renovated in 2009. Open all year. Breakfast is served from 7:30 to til 10:00. Wireless Internet access in all rooms.

• Kaldbaks-kot cottages - Kaldbakur 2 kilometers south of Husavik town ☎ +3544641504 From €90 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: noon Within the town, 1200 meters from the center. Eighteen new cottages built of timber logs, 18-25 square meters in size, with all facilities (WC, shower, kitchen, TV, radio, refrigerator, kitchen utensils, toaster, stove, etc.) Big terrace. Beautiful view. Very private and convenient.

• Guesthouse Arbol - ☎ +354 464 2220 +354 464 1463 - Asgardsvegi 2. A small cozy guesthouse with 8 rooms near the waterfront. Prices vary from 8.800 kr. (single bed room) during off season to 10.600 kr. (single bed room) during peak season and includes breakfast. Bathrooms are shared but very clean and towels are provided.

• Húsavík Cape Hotel - Hótel Húsavíkurhöfði - Höfði 24 five minutes walk to the harbour and two minutes walk to the swimming swimmingpool ☎ +354 463 3399 Double/Twin room with breakfast from €150 Check-in: 14:00 / Check-out: 11:00 16 room hotel at Húsavík Cape, with view over the town and Skjálfandi bay.

• Fosshotel Husavik - ☎ +354 464 1003 - Ketilsbraut 22. A well-equipped hotel in the center. Single and double rooms, as well as superior "whale-themed" rooms. Restaurant/pizzeria and bar facilities. Internet access in the lobby.

Internet & Phones

The public library offers internet access on public terminals at reasonable rates, and a free internet connection for those traveling with laptops.

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