Not to be missed on the coast just below Hofsós are the amazing basalt formations at Staðarbjargavík. It is said to have been the capital of the Skagafjörður elf population. Good access to the area is from just below The Hofsós Swimming Pool.
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Hofsós is a peaceful seaside village on the Eastern shore of Skagafjörður Fjord, with over 400 years of history.
The Hofsós Swimming Pool is fast becoming one of the best known pools in Iceland as well as the most popular tourist attraction in Skagafjörður. The pool is one of the most scenic eternity-pools in Iceland overlooking the island of Drangey and the fjord. Located on the coast just below the swimming pool are the amazing basalt formations at Staðarbjargavík. It is said to have been the capital of the Skagafjörður elf population.
In Hofsós you will find the The Emigration Center, an exhibition about the mass migration of Icelanders to North America in the late 18th century, and few minutes from Hofsós you can step into the past and visit the old times at The Vintage Auto Museum.
Services in Hofsós include accommodation options, cosy restaurants, a grocery store, a fuel station, swimming pool and a campground.

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Highlights in Hofsós
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Staðarbjargarvík
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Camping ground
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Swimming pool
The Hofsós Swimming Pool is fast becoming one of the best known pools in Iceland as well as the most popular tourist attraction in Skagafjörður.
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Winter adventure
Sauðárkrókur-Tindastóll Ski Area
Camping
Hofsós Camping Ground
Exhibitions
1238: The Battle of Iceland
Hotels
Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Hotels
Hotel Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Museums
The Icelandic Horse History Centre
Golf Courses
Skagafjörður Golf Club
Day Tours
Drangey Tours
Guesthouses
Guesthouse Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Museums
Víðimýri Church
Swimming Pools
Sauðárkrókur Swimming Pool
Hotels
Hofsstaðir Hotel
Day Tours
Langhus Horse Farm
Museums
Skagafjörður Transportation Museum
Exhibitions
The Icelandic Emigration Center
Museums
Glaumbær in Skagafjörður
Farm Holidays
Icelandhorsetours - Helluland
Guesthouses
Reykir Reykjastrond Guesthouse
Swimming Pools
Hofsós Swimming Pool
Hiking Tours - Hiking
Lambagras Cultura
Others
- Faxatorg
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6640
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 846-8185
- Brúnastaðir, Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 8691024
- Aðalgata 24
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 845-1590
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
- Hofsstaðir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6555, 898-6665, 849-6655
- Lynghóll
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 868-7224
- Skagafjörður
- 566 Hofsós
- 453-8373
- Suðurbraut
- 565 Hofsós
- 530-2200, 453-7935
- Reykjarhóll
- 570 Fljót
- 8993183
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
Guesthouses
Sóti Summits
Guesthouses
Camping
Hofsós Camping Ground
Camping
Lónkot Rural Resort
Hotels
Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Guesthouses
Reykir Reykjastrond Guesthouse
Guesthouses
Guesthouse Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Guesthouses
Farm Holidays
Icelandhorsetours - Helluland
Hotels
Hofsstaðir Hotel
Hotels
Hotel Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Guesthouses
Grand-Inn Bar and Bed
Camping
Sauðárkrókur Camping Ground
Camping
Holar Camping site
Others
- Brúnastaðir, Fljótum
- 570 Fljót
- 467-1020, 869-1024
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
- Tröð
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5225, 860-4100
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 846-8185
- Brúnastaðir, Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 8691024
- Kolkuós
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 861-3474
- Reykjarhóll
- 570 Fljót
- 8993183
- Hofsstaðir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6555, 898-6665, 849-6655
- Kirkjutorg 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 8923375
- Frændgarður
- 565 Hofsós
- 893-0220 , 8613474
- Deplar
- 570 Fljót
- 349-7761
- Skagafjörður
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 892-5530, 453-5530
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
- Félagsheimilið Hegranes
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 899-3231
- Aðalgata 14
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 690-7200
Camping
Lónkot Rural Resort
Restaurants
Guesthouses
Reykir Reykjastrond Guesthouse
Guesthouses
Grand-Inn Bar and Bed
Hotels
Hofsstaðir Hotel
Hotels
Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Restaurants
Grána Bistro
Others
- Sólvík
- 565 Hofsós
- 861-3463, 453-7930
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
- Suðurbraut 9
- 565 Hofsós
- 455-4692
- Varmahlíð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 478-1036
- Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 467-1000
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
- Ártorg 4
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-7070
- Skagfirðingabraut 29
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453 6666, 860 2088
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
- Aðalgata 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-5000
Nature
Drangey
The rocky island Drangey in the middle of Skagafjordur is a flat topped mass of tuff, rising almost 200 meters out of the ocean. The cliffs serve as nesting sites for around million sea birds and have been used throughout Iceland´s history for egg collection and bird netting.
Grettis Saga recounts that both Grettir and his brother Illugi lived on Drangey, for three years and were slain there. The island can only be ascended at one spot.
Over the summer months, 20.May - 20.August, we offer daily trips to Drangey from Sauðárkrókur at 10:00 am.
There are no scheduled tours during the winter months, but tours can be arranged on request.
Nature
Staðarbjargavík
Not to be missed on the coast just below Hofsós are the amazing basalt formations at Staðarbjargavík. It is said to have been the capital of the Skagafjörður elf population. Good access to the area is from just below The Hofsós Swimming Pool.
Nature
Reykjafoss
Reykjafoss waterfall is one of Skagafjörður's hidden treasures. It is the most beautiful waterfalls in Skagafjörður, located about 7 km from Varmahlíð at Vindheimamelar, along road 752.
Directions to Reykjafoss:
Reykjafoss is located about 7 kilometers south east of Varmahlíð. Off road nr. 1 turn to road nr. 752 and then turn to road nr. 753. Cross the bridge, then turn right and reach a small parking lot. Reykjafoss is about 5-minute walk from the parking lot.
History and Culture
Hólar Cathedral
Hólar Cathedral is the oldest stone church in Iceland, constructed in 1763. The church is built with red sandstone from the mountain Hólabyrða. A number of historically important items are on display at the church.
The church tower is 27m long and stands beside the church. It was constructed on the 400-year anniversary of the death of the last Catholic Bishop of Iceland, Jón Arason.