Norðurþing
Húsavík, on the shores of Skjálfandi Bay in northeast Iceland, is regarded as the whale watching capital of Iceland, with whales sighted on the vast majority of summer trips. The town's most prominent landmark is Húsavíkurkirkja, a wooden church built in 1907. Fishing, trade, and tourism drive the local economy, and the area has a little café and restaurant scene for its size. The settlement has roots going back to 870, when the Swedish Viking Garðar Svavarsson wintered here — one of the earliest recorded stays in Iceland.
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- Population2,228
- Nearest water from center 0.2 km0.1 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 1.7 km1.1 mi
Norðurþing: quick answers
Where is Norðurþing?
Norðurþing is in Iceland, about 52 km33 miles in a straight line from Akureyri.
How do you get to Norðurþing?
The nearest airport is Húsavík (HZK), about 15 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Norðurþing?
The warmest month is July, averaging 9°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -4°C25°F. The wettest month is October, with about 137 mm5.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Norðurþing?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 2 restaurants, 4 cafés and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Norðurþing?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Dalvik, Hrisey and Reykjahlíð.