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.
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This is one of Iceland's most famous historical sites and was, for centuries, an Episcopal see. There has been a church at Hólar from the 11th century, the present one dating from 1763. It was built from red sandstone quarried from the mountain Hólabyrða, and is the oldest stone church in Iceland.
The student population at Hólar University College has risen dramatically over the past few years and the number of halls of residence has also increased to meet the demand. During the winter months, over 200 people reside at Hólar.
Archaeological digs have taken place over the past few years and more than 40,000 items have been found. A selection of these finds can be seen in the old schoolhouse. A walk through the winding paths of the wooded area will lead you into the wonderland of natural beauty surrounding this ancient place; a site filled with echoes from Iceland's history.
During Hólar Festival, which is generally held in the middle of August, there are many ecclesiastical and cultural events on offer, e.g. Pilgrims´ Walks, church services and other activities.
The Laufskálaréttir horse round-up pens at Hjaltadalur are among the most popular in the country, and each year up to 3,000 visitors congregate there to be part of the proceedings. In fact some say that the Laufskálaréttir pens are the crème de la crème of all round-up stations.
Hólar í Hjaltadal
GPS Points
N65° 43' 55.313" W19° 6' 40.041"
Postal codes
551
Website
www.visitskagafjordur.is
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Exhibitions
The Icelandic Emigration Center
The Icelandic Emigration Center was founded in 1996 and dedicated to commemorate Icelandic emigrants to North America and to promote connections between their descendants and the people of Iceland.
Swimming Pools
Hofsós 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. The pool is one of the most scenic eternity-pools in
Exhibitions
Puffin and Friends
Explore the nature of the north. Puffin & Friends 360 ° is a show about the puffin in Skagafjörður and how global warming has affected the life cycle. The exhibition will be unique in the count
Winter adventure
Sauðárkrókur-Tindastóll Ski Area
The Tindastóll ski area is particularly well-suited for the entire family. The slopes are now equipped with a new snow production system which has ensured better snow conditions and represents an exc
Exhibitions
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1238: The Battle of Iceland
The exhibition, 1238 : The Battle of Iceland, revolves around the most famous part of the Icelandic Sagas - Sturlung Era (1220 - 1264); the bloodiest and most violent era in Icelandic history. Sturlun
Museums
Skagafjörður Transportation Museum
The Vintage Auto Museum at Stóragerði in Skagafjörður formally opened in 2004. The museum has on exhibition around 100 vehicles; cars, buses, motorcycles, snowmobiles, agricultural machinery, and
Hotels
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Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Hotel Tindastóll is the oldest hotel in Iceland, dating back in 1884. Hotel Tindastóll was totally restored in year 2000.
Museums
The Icelandic Horse History Centre
New at Hólar in Hjaltadalur is the recently opened Exhibiton of the Icelandic Horse - a part of the Icelandic Horse History Centre at Hólar.
Guesthouses
Camping
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Hofsós Camping Ground
The campsite at Hofsós is a sheltered campsite with electricity, toilet facilities, cold and hot water, and a place to empty toilets.
While in Hofsós, enjoy a stroll around the lower part of town
Guesthouses
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Reykir Reykjastrond Guesthouse
Reykir is at the end of the road 748, Reykjastrandavegur in Skagafjörður. We have two natural hot pots, small café, guesthouse and camping. The area is very beautiful with steep mountains and Dran
Swimming Pools
Sauðárkrókur Swimming Pool
The hot tubs at Sauðárkrókur are considered extremely good and perfect for relaxing. Two tubs both with massage and differing temperatures. The pool is a 25m outdoor pool with sauna and sunbeds.
Farm Holidays
Icelandhorsetours - Helluland
At our farm Helluland in the north of Iceland we offer horse tours that suit everybodi, whether you are beginners or advanced riders, whether you come alone or as a group, and you can also choose betw
Hiking Tours - Hiking
Lambagras Cultura
Lambagras Cultura specializes in cultural communication in tourism, offering a range of day tours from Hólar and Hofsós in Skagafjörður. We are located in Hofsós in the Tröllaskagi peninsula wit
Hotels
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Hotel Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Hotel Mikligarður is a summertime property set within a student accommodation building in Saudárkrókur. We offer 65 rooms (single, double, triple and family rooms) all with private facilities and
Hotels
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Hofsstaðir Hotel
We like to invite you to a very unique spot in the north of Iceland, offering excellent panorama view of Skagafjörður.
Museums
Víðimýri Church
Víðimýrarkirkja Church is one of the few preserved turf churches in Iceland. At the beginning of the 20th century its fate was uncertain, but thankfully the immense cultural value of the building w
Museums
Glaumbær in Skagafjörður
Discover what life was like
Glaumbær - the historic turf farm in Skagafjörður
The old turf buildings at Glaumbær are a fine example of building construction on the larger farms in Iceland in times
Day Tours
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Langhus Horse Farm
OPEN ALL YEAR ROUND.
Our life is horse tours. It's been our passion, all our life. To go out in the nature and be a team with the horse. To see the beautiful places, and sometimes tough landscape, t
Day Tours
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Drangey Tours
Our boat tours to Drangey Island start from Sauðárkrókur marina, surrounded by the stunning landscape of Skagafjordur in North of Iceland.
Drangey island is a birdwatching paradise. The island is a
Golf Courses
Skagafjörður Golf Club
Hlíðarendi Golf Course is located just above Sauðárkrókur, only a walking distance from town. It is the longest 9-hole golf course in the country, situated in idyllic country surroundings. With p
Others
Safnahúsið - Museum
Museums
- Faxatorg
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6640
The Icelandic Beer Center
Culinary experience
- Hólar
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- -
Reykir Camping site
Camping
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
Hólar Travel Service
Hotels
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
Gimbur Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Reykjarhóll
- 570 Fljót
- 8993183
Brunastadir
Cottages
- Brúnastaðir, Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 8691024
The Old Warehouse
Museums
- Suðurbraut
- 565 Hofsós
- 530-2200, 453-7935
Keldudalur
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 846-8185
Lynghorse
Day Tours
- Lynghóll
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 868-7224
Chapel at Gröf
Museums
- Skagafjörður
- 566 Hofsós
- 453-8373
Guesthouse Sólgarðar
Guesthouses
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
Hofsstaðir
Farm Holidays
- Hofsstaðir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6555, 898-6665, 849-6655
Camping
Sauðárkrókur Camping Ground
A service house is available at the campsite with hot and cold water, showers, toilets and it is accessible for the disabled. Electricity is also available and disposing of waste from a mobile home.
A
Guesthouses
Guesthouses
Sóti Travel - Sóti Lodge
Soti Lodge offers premium accommodation in Fljót, the heart of the Troll peninsula in North Iceland. We place a high emphasis on comfort, sustainability and responsible tourism, offering cozy lodging
Camping
Lónkot Rural Resort
Lónkot Rural Resort offers their guests a sensory experience in natures magnetic setting at Lónkot´s Gravel, situated north of Cape Þórðarhöfði in Skagafjörður.
Lónkot is a family owned and
Camping
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Hofsós Camping Ground
The campsite at Hofsós is a sheltered campsite with electricity, toilet facilities, cold and hot water, and a place to empty toilets.
While in Hofsós, enjoy a stroll around the lower part of town
Guesthouses
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Grand-Inn Bar and Bed
The house on Aðalgata 19 consists of 3 separate building structures, the first and northernmost was built in 1897, and is now the guesthouse section of Grand-Inn Bar and Bed. In 1923 KM Lindgreen, a
Hotels
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Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Hotel Tindastóll is the oldest hotel in Iceland, dating back in 1884. Hotel Tindastóll was totally restored in year 2000.
Guesthouses
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Reykir Reykjastrond Guesthouse
Reykir is at the end of the road 748, Reykjastrandavegur in Skagafjörður. We have two natural hot pots, small café, guesthouse and camping. The area is very beautiful with steep mountains and Dran
Farm Holidays
Icelandhorsetours - Helluland
At our farm Helluland in the north of Iceland we offer horse tours that suit everybodi, whether you are beginners or advanced riders, whether you come alone or as a group, and you can also choose betw
Guesthouses
Camping
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Holar Camping site
The campsite at Hólar is one of the most interesting campsites in Iceland due to the long history and the beautiful nature. The campsite is surrounded by forest which gives great shelter and a cozy a
Hotels
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Hofsstaðir Hotel
We like to invite you to a very unique spot in the north of Iceland, offering excellent panorama view of Skagafjörður.
Hotels
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Hotel Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Hotel Mikligarður is a summertime property set within a student accommodation building in Saudárkrókur. We offer 65 rooms (single, double, triple and family rooms) all with private facilities and
Guesthouses
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Puffin Palace Guesthouse
Puffin Palace guesthouse is in the very heart of Sauðárkrókur beautiful "old district". Puffin Palace has five newly renovated, spacious, and comfortable rooms at Aðalgata 14, right on Saudarkroku
Guesthouses
Others
Hofsstaðir
Farm Holidays
- Hofsstaðir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6555, 898-6665, 849-6655
Gimbur Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Reykjarhóll
- 570 Fljót
- 8993183
Guesthouse at Trod
Cottages
- Tröð
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5225, 860-4100
Kolkuos Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Kolkuós
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 861-3474
Reykir Camping site
Camping
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
Guesthouse Sólgarðar
Guesthouses
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
Hegranes Camping ground
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Félagsheimilið Hegranes
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 899-3231
Steinn Farm
Bed & Breakfast
- Steini
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 853-5928
Glæsibær
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Skagafjörður
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 892-5530, 453-5530
Keldudalur
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 846-8185
Lambanes-Reykir
Guesthouses
- Brúnastaðir, Fljótum
- 570 Fljót
- 467-1020, 869-1024
Brunastadir
Cottages
- Brúnastaðir, Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 8691024
Karuna Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Litla Gröf
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 6181917
Hólar Travel Service
Hotels
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
The Old Post Office Holiday Apartments
Apartments
- Kirkjutorg 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 8923375
Deplar Farm
Hotels
- Deplar
- 570 Fljót
- 349-7761
Guesthouses
Travel gift
Reykir Reykjastrond Guesthouse
Reykir is at the end of the road 748, Reykjastrandavegur in Skagafjörður. We have two natural hot pots, small café, guesthouse and camping. The area is very beautiful with steep mountains and Dran
Restaurants
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Grána Bistro
We offer fresh and healthy food from local ingredients and want both vegans and gourmets to enjoy our delicious food in a cozy atmosphere. We make our cakes with love and affection, and our coffee is
Camping
Lónkot Rural Resort
Lónkot Rural Resort offers their guests a sensory experience in natures magnetic setting at Lónkot´s Gravel, situated north of Cape Þórðarhöfði in Skagafjörður.
Lónkot is a family owned and
Hotels
Travel gift
Hofsstaðir Hotel
We like to invite you to a very unique spot in the north of Iceland, offering excellent panorama view of Skagafjörður.
Guesthouses
Travel gift
Grand-Inn Bar and Bed
The house on Aðalgata 19 consists of 3 separate building structures, the first and northernmost was built in 1897, and is now the guesthouse section of Grand-Inn Bar and Bed. In 1923 KM Lindgreen, a
Restaurants
Hotels
Travel gift
Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Hotel Tindastóll is the oldest hotel in Iceland, dating back in 1884. Hotel Tindastóll was totally restored in year 2000.
Others
Blafell
Shopping
- Skagfirðingabraut 29
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453 6666, 860 2088
Olís Varmahlíð
Diners
- Varmahlíð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 478-1036
Sauðárkróksbakarí
Cafés
- Aðalgata 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-5000
Hólar Travel Service
Hotels
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
KS Hofsós
Shopping
- Suðurbraut 9
- 565 Hofsós
- 455-4692
Veitingastofan Sólvík
Restaurants
- Sólvík
- 565 Hofsós
- 861-3463, 453-7930
Hard Wok Café
Restaurants
- Aðalgata 8
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 770-6368
Guesthouse Sólgarðar
Guesthouses
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
N1 - Service Station Sauðárkrókur
Gas station
- Ártorg 4
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-7070
Reykir Camping site
Camping
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
KS Ketilási
Restaurants
- Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 467-1000
Hot Natural Pools
Grettislaug
The historic Grettislaug geo-thermal pool, named after Grettir the Strong, gives you an opportunity to
relax while surrounded by the ocean and a black sand beach. In Húsavík, you can
unwind in hot seawater at GeoSea geothermal sea baths. While the warm sea
works its miracles, you can enjoy the view of the mountain range to the west and
Skjálfandi Bay beneath the cliffs, in close proximity to the Arctic Circle.
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.
Nature
Staðarbjargarvík
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
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
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.
