Beach near Husavik, Iceland

Husavik Travel Guide

Iceland

Húsavík is a small town in northern Iceland, with a population of 2,228. It is a practical base for exploring this part of the country, with a cool climate and marked differences in daylight between summer and winter.

Travellers arriving by air use Húsavík Airport (HZK). There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of the town, so beach trips are not a main reason to visit this area.

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Local time

2,228

Population

1,166 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in ISK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +354

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Husavik

Jan

0°18

Feb

2°13

Mar

0°18

Apr

4°12

May

10°11

Jun

11°17

Jul

14°15

Aug

13°13

Sep

10°19

Oct

4°19

Nov

2°14

Dec

0°15

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Husavik

  1. Aðaldalshraun

    historic site

    4.2 km

Getting there

Husavik Airport · 0.4 km

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