Husavik is a small town on the north coast of Iceland, with a population of around 2,200. It is known as Iceland's whale-watching capital, commercial whale watching in Iceland began here in 1995. In town, Husavikurkirkja was built in 1907, and GeoSea opened in 2018 with seawater pools at about 38 to 39 degrees Celsius.
What and where Husavik is
Husavik is a small town on the north coast of Iceland. Its population is around 2,200.
The whale-watching capital
Commercial whale watching in Iceland began in Husavik in 1995. The town is known as Iceland's whale-watching capital, and the humpback whales of Skjalfandi Bay are the boats' signature sighting.
The wooden church
Husavikurkirkja is the town's wooden church. It was built in 1907.
The GeoSea sea baths
GeoSea is a clifftop geothermal sea-bath complex above the harbour. It opened in 2018, and its pools look out over Skjalfandi Bay.
The pools use mineral-rich seawater at about 38 to 39 degrees Celsius.
Visiting Husavik in North Iceland
Husavik also sits within about an hour of Lake Myvatn, so the two often pair on a North Iceland loop. For live details on opening hours or tour schedules, use official sources. To compare options in the region, see North Iceland tours.
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