Whale watching in Húsavík, Iceland

A few things you should know about Húsavík

If you are planning a trip to Iceland, Húsavík is a small town in the north of the country you should make sure to visit. Located on the shore of Skjálfandi bay, Húsavík is inhabited by little more than 2500 people, who will all help make you feel at home.

In the past 15 years, Húsavík has become the most popular place in Iceland to go whale watching. In Skjálfandi bay you can find over 10 types of whales, including Blue Whales, Humpback whales, Sperm whales and orcas. Húsavík is also home to the bizarre Icelandic Phallological Museum.

If you need accommodation in Húsavík, you can choose from a list of hotels and guest houses in the town and around it.

Visit myHúsavík.com for more on Húsavík - the whale watching capital of Iceland.