The old turf buildings at Glaumbær are a fine example of building construction on the larger farms in Iceland in times past. See the household of bygone era in their natural setting. In the farmhouse are bedrooms, living room, kitchen, pantry, storage rooms and smithy. The living room is most recent, dating from the 1879.
Shortcuts
This community offers a wide variety of services for visitors and local people alike, making it one of the most popular stopping points for those travelling along highway 1. There you will find, for example, a service shop with petrol pumps, a food store and restaurant facilities.
The Tourist Information Centre, located right next to the KS shopping premises, has on display, items from the Skagafjörður area, crafted by the Creative Arts Society, Alþýðulist. There is also a good sports stadium, a child-friendly swimming pool and a football practice pitch. If you require a place to stay, there is a wide choice on offer in Varmahlíð and the surrounding area; a hotel, summer chalets, farm accommodation and camping sites.
The Miðgarður Cultural Centre is situated in Varmahlíð and is the locale for a variety of entertainments all year round. The woodland at Reykjarhóll is also recommended, with its marked paths, one of which leads up to the viewfinder at the top of the hill. On a good day, the view across the central region of Skagafjörður is magnificent.
Varmahlíð
GPS Points
N64° 48' 23.016" W17° 41' 43.209"
Postal codes
560
Website
www.visitskagafjordur.is
Highlights in Varmahlíð
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Glaumbær Museum
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Swimming pool
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Reykjafoss
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Varmahlíð
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Camping ground
Travel directory for Varmahlíð
The official travel index of Iceland
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.
Camping
Travel gift
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
Day Tours
Travel gift
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
Museums
Skagafjörður Heritage Museum
The Heritage Museum in Glaumbær is open:
April 1 - May 19: weekdays 10:00-16:00
May 20 - Sept. 20: daily 09:00-18:00
Sept. 21 - Oct. 20: weekdays 10:00-16:00
During winter, the museum can be
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
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.
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.
Exhibitions
Rúnalist Stórhól - Art craft and animals
Local hand craft for sale. Natural Icelandic materials from Skagafjörður, leather, fish leather, hides and wool.
Summer opening from 14:00-18:00 during June - August. For additional opening hours
Cottages
Travel gift
Syðra-Skörðugil
The farm Syðra-Skörðugil is located in the heart of Skagafjörður. By road number 75 between Varmahlíð and Sauðárkrókur. From our farm and to Varmahlíð the nearest village are only about 5
Bed & Breakfast
Travel gift
Brekkukot Luxury Farmhouse
Brekkukot is situated in a beautiful countryside, where the birds sing and sheep and cows are grazing in nearby fields.
65°32'35,313"N
19°17'37,019"W
Host is Auður Herdís Sigurðardóttir that fo
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
Exhibitions
Travel gift
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
Hotels
Travel gift
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
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
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
Guesthouses
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
Saga & Heritage
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.
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
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
Guesthouses
Travel gift
Icelandic Horse Farm Lýtingsstaðir
On our farm Lýtingsstaðir, situated in the North of Iceland in Skagafjörður, we breed horses and offer a great variety of riding tours.
Cottages
Hestasport Accommodation
With magnificent views overlooking the vast plains and distant mountains of the Skagafjörður valley, our seven charming timber cottages are the ideal place to spend your days off all year round. The
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
Travel Agency
NW Adventures ehf.
North West Adventures is a fully licenced tour operater and travel agency, offering various leisure activities in the North of Iceland. Our goal is to share the adventure that is North Iceland and sho
Guesthouses
Travel gift
Bakkaflöt Travel Service
Bakkaflot is located by road number 752 about 10 kilometers from road number 1 at Varmahlíð in North Iceland. At Bakkaflot you can go river rafting in the Austari Jökulsá river and the Vestari Jökulsá river.
Day Tours
Travel gift
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
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
Swimming Pools
River Rafting
Travel gift
Viking Rafting
Guide-owned, professional, personal, IRF-certified service specializing in all whitewater activities from scenic floats and challenging rapids to remote wilderness expeditions and guided kayaking.
We
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.
Guesthouses
Gisting Hjaltastaðir
Anna and Thorolfur (Þórólfur) are farmers at Hjaltastadir (Hjaltastaðir) in Skagafjordur (Skagafjörður) and they keep horses, cattle, sheep, chickens, a dog and two cats. They also have a Galler
Travel Agency
Hestasport Activity Tours
Hestasport is located in heart of Northern Iceland's Skagafjörður, the birthplace of the Icelandic horse. Hestasport is Iceland's oldest licensed riding tour operator with over 30 years of experience.
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
Others
Guesthouse Sólgarðar
Guesthouses
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
Á Sturlungaslóð
Exhibitions
- Frostastöðum
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 455 6161
Steinsstaðir Travel Service
Guesthouses
- Lambeyri Steinstaðabyggð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 899-8762, 453-8812
Sauðárkrókur - Eagle Air
Domestic flights
- Sauðárkróksflugvöllur
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 562-4200
Safnahúsið - Museum
Museums
- Faxatorg
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6640
Brunastadir
Cottages
- Brúnastaðir, Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 8691024
Gueasthous Himnasvalir - JRJ Super-Jeep- Travels
Guesthouses
- Egilsá
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 4538219, 8921852
Icelandic horseshows
Family & Fun Parks
- Varmilækur
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8021, 898-7756
Hólar Travel Service
Hotels
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
Skagafjörður Archive
Libraries & Archives
- Safnahúsið við Faxatorg
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6075
Chapel at Gröf
Museums
- Skagafjörður
- 566 Hofsós
- 453-8373
Saurbaer
Farm Holidays
- Saurbær v / Vindheimamela
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8012, 849-5654, 864-5337
Gimbur Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Reykjarhóll
- 570 Fljót
- 8993183
Keldudalur
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 8468185
Reynistaður
Museums
- Reynistaður
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-6173, 455-6161
Lynghorse
Day Tours
- Lynghóll
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 868-7224
Hofsstaðir
Farm Holidays
- Hofsstaðir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6555, 898-6665, 849-6655
Blacksmith´s Workshop
Exhibitions
- Suðurgata 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5389, 453-5020
The Old Warehouse
Museums
- 565 Hofsós
- 530-2200, 453-7935
Guesthouses
Travel gift
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
Cottages
Travel gift
Syðra-Skörðugil
The farm Syðra-Skörðugil is located in the heart of Skagafjörður. By road number 75 between Varmahlíð and Sauðárkrókur. From our farm and to Varmahlíð the nearest village are only about 5
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
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
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
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.
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
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.
Camping
Travel gift
Varmahlíð Camping Ground
Varmahlíð Campground is a peaceful and cozy campsite, located in a protected forest area on the southern slope of Reykjarhóll. A service house is available at the campsite with toilets, hot and col
Travel Agency
Hestasport Activity Tours
Hestasport is located in heart of Northern Iceland's Skagafjörður, the birthplace of the Icelandic horse. Hestasport is Iceland's oldest licensed riding tour operator with over 30 years of experience.
Camping
Travel gift
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
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
Guesthouses
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
Gisting Hjaltastaðir
Anna and Thorolfur (Þórólfur) are farmers at Hjaltastadir (Hjaltastaðir) in Skagafjordur (Skagafjörður) and they keep horses, cattle, sheep, chickens, a dog and two cats. They also have a Galler
Hotels
Travel gift
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
Bed & Breakfast
Travel gift
Brekkukot Luxury Farmhouse
Brekkukot is situated in a beautiful countryside, where the birds sing and sheep and cows are grazing in nearby fields.
65°32'35,313"N
19°17'37,019"W
Host is Auður Herdís Sigurðardóttir that fo
Camping
Travel gift
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
Travel gift
Bakkaflöt Travel Service
Bakkaflot is located by road number 752 about 10 kilometers from road number 1 at Varmahlíð in North Iceland. At Bakkaflot you can go river rafting in the Austari Jökulsá river and the Vestari Jökulsá river.
Sleeping bag accommodation
Guesthouses
Cottages
Hestasport Accommodation
With magnificent views overlooking the vast plains and distant mountains of the Skagafjörður valley, our seven charming timber cottages are the ideal place to spend your days off all year round. The
Guesthouses
Travel gift
Icelandic Horse Farm Lýtingsstaðir
On our farm Lýtingsstaðir, situated in the North of Iceland in Skagafjörður, we breed horses and offer a great variety of riding tours.
Hotels
Travel gift
Hotel Varmahlíð
Hótel Varmahlíð located by Route 1 in Varmahlíð, in the heart of Skagafjörður. It is a comfortable, small hotel, with 19 rooms.
Others
Saurbaer
Farm Holidays
- Saurbær v / Vindheimamela
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8012, 849-5654, 864-5337
Steinsstaðir Travel Service
Guesthouses
- Lambeyri Steinstaðabyggð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 899-8762, 453-8812
Kolkuos Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Kolkuós
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 861-3474
Gimbur Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Reykjarhóll
- 570 Fljót
- 8993183
Hólar Travel Service
Hotels
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
Guesthouse at Trod
Cottages
- Tröð
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5225, 860-4100
Brunastadir
Cottages
- Brúnastaðir, Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 8691024
Hegranes Camping ground
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Félagsheimilið Hegranes
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 899-3231
Deplar Farm
Hotels
- Deplar
- 570 Fljót
- 349-7761
Guesthouse Sólgarðar
Guesthouses
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
Hofsstaðir
Farm Holidays
- Hofsstaðir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6555, 898-6665, 849-6655
Sydsta-Grund
Cottages
- Syðsta-Grund
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8262, 846-9182
Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse
Farm Holidays
- Syðra-Skörðugil
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 893-8140
Gueasthous Himnasvalir - JRJ Super-Jeep- Travels
Guesthouses
- Egilsá
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 4538219, 8921852
Gil
Bed & Breakfast
- 453-6780, 849-6701
Lambanes-Reykir
Guesthouses
- Brúnastaðir, Fljótum
- 570 Fljót
- 467-1020, 869-1024
Glæsibær
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Skagafjörður
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 892-5530, 453-5530
Reykir Camping site
Camping
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 821-0090, 821-0091
The Old Post Office Holiday Apartments
Apartments
- Kirkjutorg 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 8923375
Brennigerði
Bed & Breakfast
- Brennigerði
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5521, 867-5575, 847-0579
Lauftún
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Seyluhreppur
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8133, 894-4043
Keldudalur
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 8468185
Restaurants
Travel gift
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
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.
Cafés
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.
Tourist Information Centres
Varmahlíð Regional Information Center
The Tourist Information Center for Northwest Iceland is located in the wooden house with the traditional turf roof in Varmahlíð, next to the local store.
We offer a wide variety of brochures/booklet
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
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
Guesthouses
Travel gift
Bakkaflöt Travel Service
Bakkaflot is located by road number 752 about 10 kilometers from road number 1 at Varmahlíð in North Iceland. At Bakkaflot you can go river rafting in the Austari Jökulsá river and the Vestari Jökulsá river.
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
Travel gift
Undir Byrðunni
The Hotel Restaurant has a pleasant athmosphere for either breakfast or dinner. The dining room seats around 118 people.
SUMMER
The Hotel Restaurnt is open daily 1. june to 31. agust offering soup and
Hotels
Travel gift
Hotel Varmahlíð
Hótel Varmahlíð located by Route 1 in Varmahlíð, in the heart of Skagafjörður. It is a comfortable, small hotel, with 19 rooms.
Others
KS Ketilási
Restaurants
- Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 467-1000
Gil
Bed & Breakfast
- 453-6780, 849-6701
Stórhóll
Farm food direct
- Stórhóll
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 891-9383
Olís Varmahlíð
Diners
- Varmahlíð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 4781036
N1 - Service Station Sauðárkrókur
Gas station
- Ártorg 4
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-7070
Guesthouse Sólgarðar
Guesthouses
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
Sauðárkróksbakarí
Cafés
- Aðalgata 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-5000
Veitingastofan Sólvík
Restaurants
- Sólvík
- 565 Hofsós
- 861-3463, 453-7930
KS Hofsós
Shopping
- Suðurbraut 9
- 565 Hofsós
- 455-4692
Steinsstaðir Travel Service
Guesthouses
- Lambeyri Steinstaðabyggð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 899-8762, 453-8812
Hólar Travel Service
Hotels
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
Blafell
Shopping
- Skagfirðingabraut 29
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453 6666, 860 2088
KS Varmahlíð
Restaurants
- Varmahlíð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 455-4500
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
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.
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.
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.
