The board of Vaðlaheiði Tunnel approved changes to the tunnel’s toll rates this week, which will take effect on March 2, 2026. The price of single trips, as well as 10- and 50-trip passes, will increase by 4 percent. However, the price of monthly and annual passes will remain …
In February, Artemis II is scheduled to fly around the Moon, marking the first time in 54 years that a crewed spacecraft travels to lunar distance. Once again, the Þingeyjarsýslur region plays a key role in preparing the mission. Artemis II also marks a historic milestone in spaceflight, as …
When Nicola van Kuilenburg moved to Húsavík a few years ago, it was not part of a long-held plan. Like many others, she first encountered the town through cinema, through the film Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga, that she watched repeatedly during the long months of …
Fuel prices dropped sharply at N1, Olís, and Orkan petrol stations in Húsavík at midnight, coinciding with the entry into force of new legislation introducing a road usage (kilometer) charge and the abolition of fuel and excise taxes. The reduction ranges from approximately 26 to 31 percent and largely …
A german investor with 30-year history in aviation plans to revive the Akureyri-based airline Nice Air, which went bankrupt in May 2023. The new owner presented the plans today at a press conference held at the Aviation Museum in Akureyri. Martin Michael, owner of the new Nice Air, emphasized …
Völsungur’s women’s volleyball team secured a clear 3–0 victory over Afturelding in a match played earlier this afternoon at the sports hall in Laugar. Húsavík.com spoke with Taylor Nicole Horsfall, head coach and captain of Völsungur, shortly after the match. She was, as expected, very pleased with the performance …
The majority of the Economic and Trade Committee of Alþingi now proposes a significant reduction to the planned infrastructure fee for cruise ship passengers, and that the removal of duty-free status for cruise ships operating domestic routes be abandoned. The changes appear in the committee’s opinion on the Minister …
The weeks leading up to Christmas will be filled with music in Húsavík, as the town prepares for a festive season of concerts and big performances. Locals and visitors alike can look forward to a rich program of holiday events, offering everything from intimate church concerts to grand shows …
Iceland’s Minister of Infrastructure, Eyjólfur Ármannsson, unveiled the national transport plan through 2040 during a press conference today, along with a five-year implementation schedule. The announcement brings long-awaited confirmation for residents of North Iceland: a new bridge over the Skjálfandafljót river will finally be built between 2026 and 2030, …
The documentary film Space Chasers by Dr. Steven Swancoat was awarded Best Film at the 11th Explorers Festival, that concluded last night in Húsavík, selected from a powerful lineup of 22 documentaries from 17 countries this year. Held annually by The Exploration Museum, the festival once again brought filmmakers, …
