Húsavík
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July 2006: Visiting Húsavík |
Húsavík is a charming little town in the north of Iceland. The picturesque setting includes a harbor, hills filled with flowers,a clear stream through the town center, mountains over the bay, and of course, a well-tended church. |
Most of the boat traffic in Húsavík is related to fishing, but whale watching has grown to be quite popular in the summer. When you add in the guest housing and meals, it becomes a significant contributor to the local economy. |
Fish hang to dry in the wind near the harbor. Dried fish is a fairly popular snack in Iceland. |
This panoramic view of Húsavík gives a little taste of what the nearby landscape looks like. |
Another view of the harbor at Húsavík. The distant mountains are on the unpopulated peninsula of Í Fjörđum. |
When we visited, the hills behind Húsavík were completely covered in lupine as far as the eye could see. |
Where is it? Húsavík is on the northern coast of Iceland. |
Before you go... Húsavík is just a delightful place. If you're touring Iceland, it would be a nice town in which to spend a relaxing period... provided the weather cooperates. |
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