Fjallabyggð welcomes you

Photo. Gísli Kristinsson Photo. Jón Steinar Ragnarsson

There are numerous walking routes that thread the magnificent landscape of the Fjallabyggð region, passing over mountains and through valleys, with the chance to experience the unique scenery in peace and tranquillity, and there are more opportunities for relaxation that can be easily counted up. Fjallabyggð has two nine-hole golf courses, two swimming pools (one of which is open-air), with hot pools, hot tubs where you can sit and enjoy company, plunge pools and two water slides.

Fjallabyggð has a backdrop of natural beauty bringing together magnificent mountains and fjords. The proximity to nature is always at hand, whether you’re looking for a walk, a round of golf, a swim in the sea, windsurfing, kayaking or a trip on a jetski, or would simply prefer to relax in one of the quiet

Photo. Jón Steinar Ragnarsson

communities.This most northerly community in Iceland is one of the finest places to take in the midnight sun at its best.

Photo. Guðný Ágústsdóttir

Culture and services

The Fjallabyggð region is home to a thriving cultural scene. There are many restaurants and plenty of accommodation options. Museums include the Herring Era Museum in Siglufjörður, Ólafsfjörður’s Pálshús which is home to a unique natural history collection, the reverend Bjarni Thorsteinsson’s folk music centre in Siglufjörður, where there is also the Saga Fotografica photography museum.

Photo. Magnús A. Sveinsson Something for all the family

This isn’t a place where the younger generation are going to be bored. There’s the excitement of the beaches, horse riding, or fishing from the town’s quays. Our woodlands are a natural delight that offer orienteering challenges, greta places to barbecue and so much that makes time with the family even more worthwhile. Fjallabyggð has two outstanding swimming pools, jumping pads, great play areas and much, much more.

Photo. Gestur Hansson

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The geothermal district east of Námaskarð

Take a look at the Diamond Circle!

North-eastern Iceland’s Diamond Circle has a number of key destinations. This 250 kilometre trail brings together natural wonders, history and community. The most prominent of these is the historical and magnificent Goðafoss. From there the trail passes to Mývatn County where there’s picturesque sight after another. Dimmuborgir is among these many special sites, and taking time to relax in the Mývatn Nature Baths is an opportunity not to be missed.

Heading eastwards towards Dettifoss, don’t miss out on the hot springs at Námaskarður, and not far from the trail is the Krafla power station with its visitor centre where guests can find out how geothermal steam is used to generate electricity. Ásbyrgi is a world of its own and one of Iceland’s most wonderful locations, with its cliff faces, woodlands, The mighty Dettifoss, Europe’s highest volume waterfall

uniquely mild weather, birdlife and the lake at far end. This is a place to relax and enjoy.

The trail joining together the north-east of Iceland’s diamonds ends with a call in Húsavík,

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The whale-watching capital of Húsavík

and on the way there it’s worth taking in the view at Tjörnes and the birdlife by the sea shore. Húsavík is the ideal place for a whale-watching trip, a visit to a museum, a chance to enjoy the best of Húsavík’s cuisine in any of the town’s restaurants, and an opportunity to take in this northern community’s daily life.