Húsavík

also known as Whale Watching Capital

478 km from Reykjavík · ~6h 0m· Updated 9 min ago

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North Iceland town known as the whale watching capital of Europe. Also featured in the Eurovision film and has a distinctive wooden church. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.

Clear surface, light wind, good weather

Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Húsavík

Temperature13°C

Wind0.3 m/s (gusts 1)

Forecast: next 24h

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Live road cameras nearby

Live images from the Icelandic Road and Coastal Administration (Vegagerðin). Click to enlarge.

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Road conditions along the route

Norðausturvegur: Húsavík-Máná

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Clear conditions

Norðausturvegur: Flugvöllur - Húsavík

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Clear conditions

Drives to Húsavík

Reykjavík → HúsavíkLong drive through the North to Europe's whale-watching capital.
Akureyri → HúsavíkNorth from Akureyri through the mountains to Europe's whale-watching capital.

Nearby destinations

All of North →

GeoSea1 km away

Unique geothermal sea baths in Húsavík. Ocean-front infinity pools with views of Skjálfandi Bay and whales.

Ásbyrgi38 km away

Massive horseshoe-shaped canyon in Vatnajökull National Park. Legend says it was formed by Odin's horse Sleipnir. Birch forest inside.

Goðafoss41 km away

Spectacular horseshoe-shaped waterfall on the Skjálfandafljót river. Symbolic site where Iceland adopted Christianity in 1000 AD.

Reykjahlíð49 km away

Village on the eastern shore of Lake Mývatn. Service hub for the Mývatn area with accommodations, pool, and gas.

Dettifoss49 km away

Europe's most powerful waterfall. 100m wide, 44m drop into Jökulsárgljúfur canyon. Located in North Iceland. Rough gravel road approach.

Dimmuborgir50 km away

Lava field with dramatic rock formations resembling castles and caves. Associated with Icelandic folklore of trolls and Yule Lads.