A local debate over Húsavík’s cat regulations has reignited after residents reported increased mouse activity in homes this autumn. The town, one of the few municipalities in Iceland to prohibit …
Cat controversy rekindled in Húsavík after mouse sightings Read More
It began, as many great adventures do, with a small clue left without an explanation. In the summer of 2015, a couple stepped quietly through the door of my Exploration …
Dancing with the Night Bear Read More
The number of unemployed people in Iceland is rising faster than usual this autumn, largely due to the collapse of Play airline and layoffs at PCC BakkiSilicon in Húsavík, Morgunblaðið …
Unemployment Rises Sharply This Autumn, With Meetings Planned in Húsavík Read More
The Minister of Social Affairs and Housing’s proposed changes to the unemployment insurance system involve shortening the maximum benefit period from 30 months down to 18 months. This is presented …
Where is the Minister Heading? Read More
Due to construction work for the installation of a speed bump and pedestrian crosswalk, traffic on Langholt will be closed between the intersections of Langholt–Stekkjarholt and Langholt–Lágholt–Lyngholt. The closure begins …
Road Closure for Speed Bump and Crosswalk Installation Read More
For Kate Sargent and her daughter Molly, a visit to Húsavík was more than just another stop on their cruise around Iceland. It was in fact the whole reason they …
From Australia to Húsavík: A Eurovision Dream Come True Read More
Two unique concerts will round off September with music performed right in the water. Guests can enjoy live performances while soaking in two of the region’s most spectacular geothermal baths. …
Concerts in the Water: Music at GeoSea and Mývatn Nature Baths Read More
The European Week of Sport begins this week, running from September 23–30 across more than 30 countries. In Iceland, the initiative is coordinated by the National Olympic and Sports Association …
Húsavík joins European Week of Sport for the first time Read More
Talk of drilling for oil northeast of Iceland has resurfaced, as politicians, experts, and investors clash over the future of the so-called Dreki Area. Some argue it could bring vast …
Debate rekindles over Oil Exploration in Iceland’s Dreki area Read More
Maintenance is currently underway on the snowmelt pipes in front of the main entrance of the Húsavík Swimming Pool. As part of the work, paving stones on the sidewalk in …
Maintenance Work at Húsavík Swimming Pool Read More