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American astronaut, modern Norwegian vikings and Indian twin climbers win exploration awards

October 22, 2016April 23, 2019 - by Húsavík Observer

American explorer Scott Parazynski was awarded the Leif Erikson Exploration Award earlier this evening during the final night of the Explorers Festival in Húsavík. As a veteran of five Space …

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Local / Museums

Húsavík Whale Museum reopened with new Blue Whale Exhibition

March 17, 2016September 9, 2025 - by Húsavík Observer

The Húsavík Whale Museum was reopened earlier this week after being closed most of this winter for renovation and installation of a new exhibit. The highlight of the reopening celebration …

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Local / Travel

North Sailing a top three finalist for the WTTC Awards

January 20, 2016 - by Örlygur Hnefill

Whale watching operator North Sailing in Húsavík is among the 15 Finalists shortlisted for the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards in 2016, as announced by the World Travel & Tourism Council …

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Local / Travel

Skúlagarður Country Hotel opens a new Guesthouse

February 26, 2014April 25, 2019 - by Örlygur Hnefill

Skúlagarður Country Hotel in North Iceland will open a new guesthouse this summer. The hotel now offers 17 rooms with private bathrooms. “The new guesthouse has 30 rooms with shared …

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History / Local

The day Neil Armstrong set his foot on Iceland

August 25, 2012April 25, 2019 - by Örlygur Hnefill

In the summer of 1967, a group of American astronauts visited Iceland to study the islands’ geology under the guidance of Icelandic and American geologists. This was the second group …

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Local / Nature

Two of the world’s greatest waterfalls are in Iceland

August 22, 2012 - by Örlygur Hnefill

The readers of Listverse have chosen the Top 10 Awe Inspiring Waterfalls’ in the world. Two of them, Dettifoss and Gullfoss, are in Iceland. The two waterfalls are also listed …

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Local / Travel

Aurora forecast predicts spectacular Northern Lights activity over Húsavík tonight

March 8, 2012 - by Örlygur Hnefill

Auroral activity will be very high over North Iceland tonight, causing spectacular Northern Lights to appear in the sky. A group of amateur photographers is now setting up their equipment …

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Local / Travel

Húsavík Hotels open a new hotel in town

December 20, 2011April 25, 2019 - by Örlygur Hnefill

Húsavík Hotels have announced the opening of a new hotel this spring. The new Húsavík Cape Hotel will open for guests on May 25th 2012. The hotel offers 19 spacious …

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Local / Travel

All Lake Mývatn hotels in one place

November 29, 2011 - by Örlygur Hnefill

If you are planning your trip to Húsavík, you might want to use the chance to visit Lake Mývatn as well. This lake is just an hours drive from Húsavík …

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Local / Sports

The most important Goal of the Summer

September 22, 2011 - by Örlygur Hnefill

Reykjavík Football Club KR is now one step closer to winning the Icelandic Premier League on Sunday, after a fine goal from Húsavík born player Aron Bjarki Jósepsson in the …

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