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Sauðárkrókur
Sauðárkrókur lies on the south west shore of the inner reaches of Skagafjörður fiord. Here you will find a variety of services on offer; exhibitions, museums, places of entertainment, shops, restaurants, accommodation, a hospital, workshops and garages, a sports ground, a beach volleyball pitch, a swimming pool etc.
On Aðalgata, you will find a store bearing the name Haraldur Júlíusson, which has been in constant operation since 1919. Also the Minjahúsið Folk Museum, where four small workshops demonstrate the types of occupation pursued by the inhabitants of Sauðárkrókur in days gone by - and they even have a polar bear on display! Minjahúsið also houses the Tourist Information Bureau.
On top of Nafir, the ancient sea cliffs which rise above the town, there is a golf course and also a viewfinder which gives you a wonderful view across the fjord.
Sauðárkrókur combines a thriving fisheries operation with the processing of produce from the extensive agricultural area surrounding it and a very effective service system. The town is one of the busiest most important communities outside the capital, and it would be hard to find better services anywhere outside the Reykjavík area.
To the east of Sauðárkrókur stretches Borgarsandur, a long sweep of black sandy beach almost four km in length, and just to the south, on the shores of Áshildarholtsvatn lake, information boards give details on the rich variety of birds frequenting the area.
The most abundant birdlife is to be found at the mouth of the river Héraðsvötn and on the lakes Miklavatn and Áshildarholtsvatn, just to the south of Sauðárkrókur.
Sauðárkrókur
GPS Points
N65° 44' 45.788" W19° 38' 22.103"
Postal codes
550,551,560
Population
2640
Website
www.visitskagafjordur.is
Travel directory for Sauðárkrókur
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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
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
Hotels
Hólar Travel Service
Hólar is a popular destination thanks to its many attractions, notably the beautiful nature and its important role in Iceland's history.
Hotels
Hotel Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Hotel Mikligarður is a summertime property set within a student accommodation building in Saudárkrókur. It offers 65 rooms (single, double, triple and family rooms) all with private facilities and
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
Boat Tours
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
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
Guesthouse Mikligarður - Arctichotels
In the Guesthouse Mikligarður there are 14 rooms.
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
Swimming Pools
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
Guesthouses
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.
Guesthouses
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.
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.
Hotels
Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Hotel Tindastóll is the oldest hotel in Iceland, dating back in 1884. Hotel Tindastóll was totally restored in year 2000.
Hotels
Hofsstaðir Hotel
We like to invite you to a very unique spot in the north of Iceland, offering excellent panorama view of Skagafjörður.
Saga & Heritage
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
Farm Holidays
Hofsstaðir
Hofsstadir offers accommodation for ten people in 5 rooms with and without private bathrooms.
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.
Exhibitions
The Tannery Visitor Centre
The Tannery Visitor Centre is located in Sauðárkrókur, north Iceland, in the only tannery in Europe which makes fishleather.
Tour Operators
Drangey Tours
Drangey Tours
A boat trip out to Drangey is an adventure in itself, the island being a pearl of nature in the middle of Skagafjordur. The island is a sheer sided palagonite rock aproximately 180m high
Guesthouses
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
Exhibitions
1238: The Battle of Iceland
The exhibition, 1238 : The Battle of Iceland, will revolve around the most famous part of the Icelandic Sagas - Sturlung Era (1220 - 1264); the bloodiest and most violent era in Icelandic history. St
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
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
Cottages
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
Museums
River Rafting
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
Others
Keldudalur
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6233
Sauðárkrókur Golf Club
Golf Courses
- Hlíðarendi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5075
Icelandic horseshows
Tour Operators
- Varmilækur
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8021, 898-7756
Lynghorse.com
Tour Operators
- Lynghóll
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 868-7224
Sauðárkrókur - Eagle Air
Domestic flights
- Sauðárkróksflugvöllur
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 562-4200
Hólar Church
Museums
- Hólar í Hjaltadal
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6300
Á Sturlungaslóð
Exhibitions
- Frostastöðum
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 455 6161
Steinsstaðir Travel Service
Guesthouses
- Lambeyri Steinstaðabyggð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 899-8762, 453-8812
Skagafjörður Archive
Libraries & Archives
- Safnahúsið við Faxatorg
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-6075
Víðimýri Church
Museums
- Víðimýri
- 560 Varmahlíð
ahsig
Tour Operators
- Brekkukot
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 699-6102
Blacksmith´s Workshop
Exhibitions
- Suðurgata 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5389, 453-5020
Topphestar
Travel Agency
- Sæmundargata 8
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 868-1776
Ferðaþjónustan Himnasvalir
Guesthouses
- Egilsá
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8219, 892-1852
Reynistaður
Museums
- Reynistaður
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-6173, 455-6161
Tour Operators
Drangey Tours
Drangey Tours
A boat trip out to Drangey is an adventure in itself, the island being a pearl of nature in the middle of Skagafjordur. The island is a sheer sided palagonite rock aproximately 180m high
Camping
Varmahlíð Camping Ground
A peaceful and cozy camp site with toilet facilities, hot and cold running water and electricity. There is also a washing machine, tumbel dryer and a shower. A short distance to many activities. Ther
Hotels
Hotel Mikligarður - Arctichotels
Hotel Mikligarður is a summertime property set within a student accommodation building in Saudárkrókur. It offers 65 rooms (single, double, triple and family rooms) all with private facilities and
Guesthouses
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
Sauðárkrókur Camping Ground
A new service house is next to the camp site with hot and cold running water, showers, toilets and it is accesible for the disabled. It is also possible to get electricity and dispose of waste from a
Hotels
Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Hotel Tindastóll is the oldest hotel in Iceland, dating back in 1884. Hotel Tindastóll was totally restored in year 2000.
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
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
Hofsstaðir Hotel
We like to invite you to a very unique spot in the north of Iceland, offering excellent panorama view of Skagafjörður.
Farm Holidays
Hofsstaðir
Hofsstadir offers accommodation for ten people in 5 rooms with and without private bathrooms.
Guesthouses
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
Guesthouse Mikligarður - Arctichotels
In the Guesthouse Mikligarður there are 14 rooms.
Guesthouses
Puffin Palace Guesthouse
Puffin Palace guesthouse is in the very heart of Sauðárkrókur beautiful "old district". Puffin Palace has nine newly renovated, spacious, and comfortable rooms in two buildings on Saudarkrokur main
Hotels
Hotel Varmahlíð
Hótel Varmahlíð located by Route 1 in Varmahlíð, in the heart of Skagafjörður. It is a comfortable, small hotel, with 19 rooms.
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.
Cottages
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
Guesthouses
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
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
Hólar Travel Service
Hólar is a popular destination thanks to its many attractions, notably the beautiful nature and its important role in Iceland's history.
Bed & Breakfast
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
Others
Holar Camping site
Camping
- Hólar Hjaltadal
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 899-3231
Kolkuos Guesthouse
Guesthouses
- Kolkuós
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 861-3474
Gil
Bed & Breakfast
- 453-6780, 849-6701
Guesthouse at Trod
Cottages
- Tröð
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5225, 860-4100
Hegranes Camping ground
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Félagsheimilið Hegranes
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 899-3231
Brennigerði
Bed & Breakfast
- Brennigerði
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-5521, 867-5575, 847-0579
Steinsstaðir Travel Service
Guesthouses
- Lambeyri Steinstaðabyggð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 899-8762, 453-8812
The Old Post Office Holiday Apartments
Apartments
- Kirkjutorg 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 892-3375
Reykir Camping site
Camping
- Reykir
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 821-0090, 821-0091
Ferðaþjónustan Himnasvalir
Guesthouses
- Egilsá
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8219, 892-1852
Glæsibær
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Skagafjörður
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 892-5530, 453-5530
Lauftún
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Seyluhreppur
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8133, 894-4043
Keldudalur
Sleeping bag accommodation
- Hegranesi
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6233
Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse
Farm Holidays
- Syðra-Skörðugil
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 893-8140
Sydsta-Grund
Cottages
- Syðsta-Grund
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 453-8262, 846-9182
Restaurants
KK Restaurant
Kaffi Krókur - History
The night before January 18th 2008 Kaffi Krókur burned down and was totally destroyed. The house is one of the most remarkable houses of Sauðárkrókur. It was built in 1887
Guesthouses
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.
Restaurants
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
Hólar Travel Service
Hólar is a popular destination thanks to its many attractions, notably the beautiful nature and its important role in Iceland's history.
Guesthouses
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
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
Hotel Varmahlíð
Hótel Varmahlíð located by Route 1 in Varmahlíð, in the heart of Skagafjörður. It is a comfortable, small hotel, with 19 rooms.
Hotels
Hótel Tindastóll - Arctichotels
Hotel Tindastóll is the oldest hotel in Iceland, dating back in 1884. Hotel Tindastóll was totally restored in year 2000.
Cafés
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
Others
Skagasel Restaurant
Restaurants
- Hvalneslæk Skaga
- 551 Sauðárkrókur
- 453-6740
N1 - Service Station
Cafés
- Ártorg 4
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-7070
Stórhóll
Farm food direct
- Stórhóll
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 891-9383
Steinsstaðir Travel Service
Guesthouses
- Lambeyri Steinstaðabyggð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 899-8762, 453-8812
Blafell
Shopping
- Skagfirðingabraut 29
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 453 6666, 860 2088
Sauðárkróksbakarí
Cafés
- Aðalgata 5
- 550 Sauðárkrókur
- 455-5000
KS Varmahlíð
Restaurants
- Varmahlíð
- 560 Varmahlíð
- 455-4500
Gil
Bed & Breakfast
- 453-6780, 849-6701
Olís Varmahlíð
Diners
- Varmahlíð
- 560 Varmahlíð
History and Culture
Hólar in Hjaltadalur
Hólar is one of the most famous historical sites in Iceland and was, for many centuries, an Episcopal See. It was also the capital of North Iceland for over 700 years. There has been a church on the site from the 11th century, and the present Hólar Cathedral was consecrated in 1763. It is the oldest stone built church in Iceland.
Hólaskóli School, founded in 1882, was an agricultural school, but there is evidence that some form of school has been present at Hólar right from the time of the first bishopric. Archaeological research has been carried out at Hólar over the past years and more than 40 thousand items found, some of which are now on display in the old schoolhouse.
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.
Boat tours to the island from Reykjaströnd and Saudarkrokur.
History and Culture
Víðimýrarkirkja 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 luckily the immense cultural value of the building was recognised in time, and the National Museum of Iceland became responsible for its renovation. The church was built in 1834 and has turf walls, but timber gables both back and front.
Nature
Sauðárkrókur-Tindastóll Skiing Area
The ski area at Mt. Hlidarfjall lies at the bottom of one of the biggest fjords in Iceland surrounded by high mountains ranging from 1000 to 1538 meters over sea level. The ski area is 5 km above the town Akureyri. The area has 6 ski lifts, 23 alpine slopes and 15 km of cross country tracks, ski cafés, ski rental and a ski school. Snow production systems ensure a long season from end of November till beginning of May.
