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 Olís 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.

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Highlights in Varmahlíð
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Guesthouses
Bakkaflöt Travel Service
Day Tours
Drangey Tours
Day Tours
Langhus Horse Farm
Winter adventure
Sauðárkrókur-Tindastóll Ski Area
Museums
Víðimýri Church
Museums
The Icelandic Horse History Centre
Hotels
Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Swimming Pools
Exhibitions
1238: The Battle of Iceland
Exhibitions
The Icelandic Emigration Center
Camping
Hofsós Camping Ground
River Rafting
Viking Rafting
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Hestasport Activity Tours
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Glaumbær in Skagafjörður
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Sauðárkrókur Swimming Pool
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NW Adventures ehf.
Farm Holidays
Icelandhorsetours - Helluland
Hiking Tours - Hiking
Lambagras Cultura
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Reykir Reykjastrond Guesthouse
Saga & Heritage
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Hotel Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Golf Courses
Skagafjörður Golf Club
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Hestasport Accommodation
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Hofsós Swimming Pool
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Guesthouse Mikligarður - Arctichotels
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Puffin and Friends
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Rúnalist Stórhól - Art craft and animals
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Hofsstaðir Hotel
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- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
- Skagafjörður
- 566 Hofsós
- 453-8373
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
- Reykjarhóll
- 570 Fljót
- 8993183
- Hofsstaðir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6555, 898-6665, 849-6655
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 846-8185
- Brúnastaðir, Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 8691024
- Lynghóll
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 868-7224
- Varmilækur
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8021, 898-7756
- Egilsá
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 4538219, 8921852
- Saurbær v / Vindheimamela
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8012, 849-5654, 864-5337
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
- Frostastöðum
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 455 6161
- Faxatorg
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6640
- Suðurbraut
- 565 Hofsós
- 530-2200, 453-7935
- Reynistaður
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-6173, 455-6161
Camping
Lónkot Rural Resort
Camping
Hofsós Camping Ground
Camping
Varmahlíð Camping Ground
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Sóti Travel - Sóti Lodge
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Hofsstaðir Hotel
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Guesthouse Mikligarður - Arctichotels
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Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Camping
Holar Camping site
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Guesthouses
Hotels
Hotel Varmahlíð
Guesthouses
Grand-Inn Bar and Bed
Guesthouses
Bakkaflöt Travel Service
Cottages
Syðra-Skörðugil
Guesthouses
Puffin Palace Guesthouse
Guesthouses
Reykir Reykjastrond Guesthouse
Hotels
Hotel Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Guesthouses
Icelandic Horse Farm Lýtingsstaðir
Bed & Breakfast
Brekkukot Luxury Farmhouse
Camping
Sauðárkrókur Camping Ground
Farm Holidays
Icelandhorsetours - Helluland
Cottages
Hestasport Accommodation
Travel Agency
Hestasport Activity Tours
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- Hofsstaðir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6555, 898-6665, 849-6655
- Syðsta-Grund
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8262, 846-9182
- Saurbær v / Vindheimamela
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8012, 849-5654, 864-5337
- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
- Skagafjörður
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 892-5530, 453-5530
- Deplar
- 570 Fljót
- 349-7761
- Brúnastaðir, Fljótum
- 570 Fljót
- 467-1020, 869-1024
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
- Félagsheimilið Hegranes
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 899-3231
- Egilsá
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 4538219, 8921852
- Tröð
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5225, 860-4100
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 846-8185
- Syðra-Skörðugil
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 893-8140
- Brúnastaðir, Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 8691024
- Kolkuós
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 861-3474
- Reykjarhóll
- 570 Fljót
- 8993183
- Kirkjutorg 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 8923375
Restaurants
Hotels
Hofsstaðir Hotel
Guesthouses
Reykir Reykjastrond Guesthouse
Exhibitions
Rúnalist Stórhól - Art craft and animals
Restaurants
Grána Bistro
Tourist Information Centres
Varmahlíð Regional Information Center
Hotels
Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Camping
Lónkot Rural Resort
Hotels
Hotel Varmahlíð
Guesthouses
Bakkaflöt Travel Service
Guesthouses
Grand-Inn Bar and Bed
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- Sólgarðar
- 570 Fljót
- 867-3164
- Sólvík
- 565 Hofsós
- 861-3463, 453-7930
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 841-7313
- Suðurbraut 9
- 565 Hofsós
- 455-4692
- Varmahlíð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 478-1036
- Ártorg 4
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-7070
- Hjaltadalur
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6333
- Fljót
- 570 Fljót
- 467-1000
- Skagfirðingabraut 29
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453 6666, 860 2088
- Aðalgata 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-5000
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
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
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.