Skagafjörour

Travel Guide

Herring Era Museum
Herring Era Museum
Small village nestled between fjord and mountains.
Tunnel through the mountains near Siglufjoerdur, Iceland.
Per my friend Pam: “Iceland might be the single most photogenic place I have ever been. Angled light all day long, no trees to block the view, and every so often, a beached herring boat.”
Hótel Varmahlíð

Hótel Varmahlíð

3 out of 5
Laugavegur 1 Skagafjörour Northwestern Region
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Skagafjordur Folk Museum and Reykjafoss ...
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Hótel Varmahlíð
Hestasport Cottages

Hestasport Cottages

3 out of 5
Vegamót Skagafjörour Northwestern Region
Fully refundable
The price is €198 per night from 4 Mar to 5 Mar
€198
4 Mar - 5 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this cottage in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
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Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse

Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse

2.5 out of 5
Syðra Skörðugil Skagafjörour Northwestern Region
The price is €120 per night from 2 Mar to 3 Mar
€120
2 Mar - 3 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this guesthouse in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Skagafjordur Folk Museum is located nearby.
9.2/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews)
Good stay. Clean and tidy. Easy booking, check in and check out.

Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026

Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse
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Hestasport Cottages

Hestasport Cottages

3 out of 5
Vegamót Skagafjörour Northwestern Region
Stay at this cottage in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ...
Hestasport Cottages
Frændgardur

Frændgardur

3.5 out of 5
Kvosin Skagafjörour
Stay at this apartment in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished patios. Popular attraction Hofsos Marina is located nearby.
10/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews)
Great place would return !
This is such a magical spot !! The host was communicative and helpful and the property was cozy and well equipped. Possibly the favorite point of our trip! Plenty of room to spread out. Had to deal with a handful of flies on arrival that were stuck inside or dead but there was a lil vacuum so not ...

Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025

Frændgardur
A wonderful small and cosy house with a private natural hot tub, fantastic views

A wonderful small and cosy house with a private natural hot tub, fantastic views

Skagafjörður Varmahlið
Stay at this holiday home in Skagafjörour. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Reykjafoss Waterfall and Mount Maelifell are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (23 reviews)
Helga greeted us upon arrival. She was a wonderful and helpful person. This is a magical and incredibly peaceful place. The hot spring and the views were amazing! This was the perfect place to start our anniversary celebration in Iceland. We couldn’t have asked for a more special place. We will return ...

Reviewed on 29 Jul 2025

A wonderful small and cosy house with a private natural hot tub, fantastic views
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Popular places to visit

Mount Maelifell

5/5(1 review)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maelifell during your travels in Skagafjörour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Mount Maelifell

Skagafjordur Folk Museum

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Skagafjordur Folk Museum during your travels in Glaumbær. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views.

Skagafjordur Folk Museum

Reykjafoss Waterfall

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Reykjafoss Waterfall during your travels in Varmahlid. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Reykjafoss Waterfall

Grettislaug

Enjoy an outing to Grettislaug during your stay in Skagafjörour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Grettislaug

Víðimýri Church

After visiting Víðimýri Church, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Varmahlid. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Víðimýri Church

Tourist Information Centre for Northwest Iceland

After visiting Tourist Information Centre for Northwest Iceland, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Varmahlid. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area.

Tourist Information Centre for Northwest Iceland

Things to do

Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall

Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall

€75
per adult
Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall
Golden circle photo infused tour

Golden circle photo infused tour

€1,171
per traveller
Golden circle photo infused tour
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