Húsavík
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Húsavík Essentials
Húsavík, known as Iceland's whale watching capital, centers around its historic harbor where traditional wooden boats depart for Skjálfandi Bay. The town features the 1907 Húsavíkurkirkja church, a distinctive wooden structure, and the Geosea geothermal baths, which utilize heated seawater. Cultural sites include the Safnahúsið museum’s maritime and natural history exhibits, while the 417-meter Húsavíkurfjall mountain and the bright orange Húsavíkurviti lighthouse provide vantage points over the Arctic coastline.
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Practical information
- Currency
- Icelandic Króna ISK kr · Card payments · Widely accepted
- Emergency numbers
- 112 Police · Ambulance · Fire brigade
- Electricity
- 230 V · 50 HzType C / Type F
- Languages
- Icelandic
- Tap water
- Safe to drink
- Driving side
- Right
- Calling code
- +354
Tours & Activities
Gentle Giants
Geosea
Húsavík Port
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