Skagafjörðurinn
Skagafjörður is an exceptionally beautiful county / municipality, the fjord and the settlement. The fjord is from Húnsnes at Skagi to Straumnes...
Drangey in Skagafjörður
There aren't many places in Iceland where the summer evenings are more beautiful than in Skagafjörður. The wide fjord opens to t...
Light in the North
Hólar Keeps History Alive
Hólar’s small population belies its importance in Icelandic history. With nine centuries of history, it would need ...
Get in Touch With Nature on the Icelandic Horse
Since early settlement horseback riding has been an integral part of Iceland‘s culture and is now one of the m...
Hólar in Hjaltadal
The Historic Centre of the North surrounded by Endless Hiking Possibilites
Hólar í Hjaltadal was the centre of the North during most of Ic...
Living Inside
Glaumbaerʼs Living Museum
A remarkably well preserved turf house and farm called Glaumbaer still withstands Icelandʼs harsh weather after th...
Scenic SkagafjörðurExplore the beautiful deep bay of the North There’s so much to see and do in Skagafjörður. The region is often described as horse country, an...
The Festival of HorsesLandsmót—Iceland’s National Horse Show in SkagafjörðurIceland is inconceivable without the Icelandic horse. For centuries, it helped peopl...
Fantastic Farmstays
Skagafjörður is your destination to enjoy farm animals
Skagafjörður offers a wide variety of activities set in beautiful surroundings and t...
Scenic Skagafjörður
Explore the beautiful deep bay of the North
There’s so much to see and do in Skagafjörður. The region is often described as horse country,...
Skagafjörður‘s Treasure‘s Trove
The rich heritage of the past is preserved to be enjoyed
Skagafjörður Heritage Museum has exhibitions in four places: The old ...
For the AdventurousSkagafjörður - a Mecca for Food, Horses and RecreationFrom the historical importance of Hólar to the isolated beauty of Reykir, the district ...
Hólar in HjaltadalurEnjoy Garden Angelica Soup at a Historical Setting
Hólar, which is located in the northern part of the country not far from Sauðarkrókur, i...
The Horse Show to Beat All Horse Shows
Landsmót, the famous National Horse Show of Iceland is coming to the horse capital of the North - Skagafjörður. ...
Europe’s Only Fish Tannery Five Years from Fish Soup to Soft Leather June 10th marked the official opening of Sútarinn, the last remaining Icelandic tannery and...
Make Friends in HistoryIceland’s Oldest Hotel Takes You to a Bygone Era Marlene Dietrich and Iceland’s current president have something in common. Both have sta...
Leather from the Sea Fabulous Fish Creations from Sútarinn’s Tannery Spotted leopard print leather in turquoise and chartreuse leaps from glossy magazine pages....
Skagafjörður – Diverse Nature, Great Adventures and Historical Experiences
When the Icelandic traveller thinks of Skagafjörður, what undoubtedly comes to mind ...
The Pearl of Drangey
A Beach Guesthouse and a Birdwatcher’s Paradise
A beautiful twenty minute drive up a gravel road from Sauðarkrókur on Route 744, brings y...
The Most Valuable Servant
A journey back in time – with Iceland’s most treasured four legged animal
Known worldwide for its famous five gaits, remarkable stre...