Romantic Cosy Cottages
Where is it?....On the farmland of Kaldbakur, within the town of Husavik, only 1200 meters from the town center. Five hundred km from Reykjavik (the capital), 100 km from Akureyri, 200 km from Seyðisfjörður (the Smyril line-ferry) and only 50 km from Lake Myvatn.
What is it?.....Ten new cottages built of timber logs, 18-25 square meters in size, with all facilities (WC, shower, kitchen, TV, radio, refrigerator, kitchen utensils, toaster, stove, etc.). Big terrace. Beautiful view. Very private and convenient.
Why there?....The view is outstanding, the air is fresh, the water is clear, the peace is overwhelming, the possibilities are endless. Due to our excellent location on the Diamond Circle, we recommend at least four days stay.
What to do?....The Husavik Whale Watching (the very best!), golfing (1500 meters), walking (excellent paths), horse riding, bird watching (directly from the cottages!), fishing (free! 100 meters to the lake), hunting, swimming pool (2,5 km), outside natural hot bath (500 meters), skiing and snow scooter (only in winter!) or do absolutely nothing, the Icelandic way, in close proximity to nature
Where to go?...The most interesting places to visit in Iceland are within 100 km radius from Husavik: Dettifoss, Myvatn, Goðafoss, Krafla, Ásbyrgi, the park in Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, the fossils at Tjörnes, the ghost valleys of the north. History at every step, new view following every hill. Just to mention a few places to visit
What now?....Take the challenge. Travel to the cool places. To Iceland. To Husavik. To the whale watching capital of the North. The true peaceful wilderness of North Iceland.
HUSAVIK A PLACE OF ITS OWN
The first mention of Húsavík is to be found in Landnámabók, the Book of Settlement, in connection with Gardar Svavarsson, the first settler in the area to build his house there. The major industry is fishing and fish processing which together with trade offers employment to most of the 2.500 inhabitants. To day, Húsavík is best known for being the whale watching capital of Iceland. Along with the many species of whales seen in the Skjálfandi bay the bird life offers unique nature experience on sea for tourists travelling in the area. The Húsavík Whale Center is the only information and educational center on whales in Iceland, it offers lectures and various information on whales and fishing in the area. During the summertime two companies offer whale-watching tours from Húsavík along with bird watching at the island of Lundey, the name means Puffin Island, a colony of 100.000 puffins and other cliff dwelling birds.
Húsavík itself has several places of interest. The beautiful garden in the center of town and the river running through it provides life for many ducks and birds. At the Folk Museum you will find one of the largest polar bears ever caught locally. The well-timbered church was built in 1907 is open for visitors during summer. Tourist Information is located at the Whale Center. The town community is truly an ideal jumping point for sightseeing tours and one day excursions to many of the most famous places found in the north, places like Lake Myvatn, Jökulsárgljúfur canyon, Hljódaklettar, Hólmatungur, Ásbyrgi, Tjörnes peninsula, Adaldalur valley, Laxárdalur valley and the Grenjadarstadur Folk Museum. Húsavík is truly an environmental friendly town. All houses are heated with geothermal water. The industry uses the geothermal water for heating or drying their products, rather than using polluting oil or Coals.
