Tunnel through Húsavík cape to open this weekend

A new tunnel that connects the Bakki industrial site to the Húsavík harbor will open this weekend. Work on the tunnel started in 2012 and construction started in March 2016. The tunnel will be open for the public on Saturday and Sunday. After an opening ceremony, guests will get …

New outdoor artwork improves pedestrian safety

A new outdoor artwork was installed in front of the cooperative building in Húsavík this week. The artwork is specifically located to prevent pedestrians from falling off the elevated pavement, and so also serves to increase traffic safety in the center of town. The artwork was designed by architect …

President opens new learning space at Grænuvellir kindergarten

During his official visit to Norðurþing municipality this week, President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson opened a new learning space at local kindergarten Grænuvellir. The kindergarten has seen a growing number of students this year, with 128 students ages one to five, and 43 members of staff currently filling 33 positions. …

President visits schools and meets with local travel industry leaders

Yesterday was the last day of the official  visit of President Guðni Th. Jóhannesson to Norðurþing municipality. The President arrived in Húsavík on Tuesday evening and starting official events on Wednesday morning. The first stop was a visit to the greenhouses at Hveravellir, where the President enjoyed tomatoes and …

Schooner Rembrandt arrives in Húsavík again

Three-mast passenger sailing schooner Rembrandt Van Rijn arrived in Húsavík this evening. This is not the first time the majestic schooner comes to Húsavík, and it is always a sight to see. This time arriving from Grímsey island with 17 passengers, and heading on to Akureyri tomorrow afternoon, Rembrandt …

Húsavík Golf Club asks support for new Club House

Celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, Húsavík Golf Club has introduced plans for construction of new club house, and asks municipality to assist in financing. The current 96 square meter club house was built in 1979. A formidable nine hole course, crossing streams and navigating awkward slopes, the golf …

President of Iceland to visit Húsavík this week

Guðni Th. Jóhannesson, President of Iceland, will visit Húsavík this Wednesday, October 18. This is his first official visit to Húsavík, but his second visit as President, as he took part in the Explorers Festival in Húsavík last year and presented the main award at the Leif Erikson Exploration …