Visit Húsavík - The Whale Watching & Eurovision Capital of Iceland

This is not just like any other town in Iceland and one of my all time favourites. It's also a fantastic hub for the whole north-east that includes places like Dettifoss, lake Mývatn and Ásbyrgi and check out my "getyourguide" link for bookings and more useful information.
Whale Watching in Húsavík (Recommended)
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The Cape hotel and Ja Ja Ding Dong bar (Recommended)
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Greetings from Iceland. Gylfi

[@tales-of-the-north]

I spent my first night in Iceland some years ago in a small nice hostel in husavik. Since this time it's one of my favorit towns and coming back almost feels like coming home

[@JustIcelandic]

Nice to hear :) Always welcome to Iceland 😀

[@johnbradshaw7525]

I did like Húsavík when I stayed there for 2 days. Had an amazing experience watching humpback whales in the bay off Húsavík. It was so special seeing these magnificent creatures. Then had some excellent fish & chips from the shop on the harbour side. Would highly recommend going whale watching off Húsavík.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks for sharing!

[@loladavinci1243]

You don't sound like a tourism brochure; you sound like someone with a very deep love and affection for your country. I think that's wonderful! I don't understand people who do not--regardless of where they hail from. I'm glad the football guys got their bus stop back! 🤣🤣

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you ver much as always :)

[@SilkeWedemeyer]

Thanks for the interesting facts and stories! I've been two times for holidays on iceland, both times visiting Húsavik for several days and I love it. Not only because of the beautyful landscape, the people and naturally the whales but also because of 1. with 'Saltvik' there is a very good place for tourists starting riding tours with the famous icelandic horses for 1 hour to several days, 2. with 'Geoseas' you have one if the best spas on iceland in Húsavik. And 3. Husavik has it's own Airport, so you can reach it in a short time from Reykjavik. I'm sorry for all the people who does'nt leave the ring road to discover this place.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much for sharing and always welcome to Iceland :)

[@grrlpurpleable]

Honestly I think Daði & Gagnamagnið stood a massive chance of winning with 'Think About Things' had Covid not stopped Eurovision in 2020! His follow-up song just didn't have the same massive meme-like wave riding into the 2021 contest, sadly. Iceland is on my bucket list and Husavik is part of that too - I loved the movie and added the town to my list after that. Whales, northern lights, beautiful scenery, beautiful buildings and, I imagine, warm and welcoming people... what more could you need? :)

[@markuserikssen]

Oh yeah, Daði & Gagnamagnið definitely would have won then! Such a shame it didn't happen.

[@JustIcelandic]

Correct and well said :)

[@colincloete6135]

We absolutely enjoyed Ja Ja Ding Dong, it is the most beautiful town which we would love to visit one day, Lots of Love from Durban, South Africa....

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a lot 😀 and greetings to South Africa :)

[@deepquake9]

I love movies made in Iceland! Such diverse geology and natural beauty.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you :)

[@alanwchase7449]

Had the privilege to visit Iceland in August.Stunning natural beauty and some of the friendliest people I have ever met.I came away with the impression that people take great pride in and are very proud of their country.Much respect from Vancouver Washington.

[@darlenemckay265]

I was able to visit the town of Husavik when I visited Iceland and went on a whale watching tour. Very beautiful town!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and greetings from Iceland :)

[@kwajy08]

Husavik is a beautiful town and it has a beautiful church in the center of the town. I also like Husavik because of the whale watching. I went by Asbyrgi and in there is a forest and a small lake. A nice hiking path and with some birds. A unique area for Iceland. My wife and I did our first house back ride in the Husavik area. I like my visits to Godafoss is also in that area. Another great video. Will be in Iceland next week. Linda and Ben

[@JustIcelandic]

Aha, your trip is finally coming up, you must be glad Linda and Ben :) the first half of the summer was not good as for weather but you might get lucky, good visibility is vital :)

[@icebabe327]

Húsavík WAS my hometown for 8 years, from 2006-2014! It is a beautiful and interesting place, and the whale watching is beyond par. I also had the privilege in my last 3 years of crossing Tjörnes once a week to work near Kòpasker and in Raufarhöfn. There has been so much development in the 10 years since I moved away to Scotland, some of which I saw when I visited in 2018. Áfram Húsavík! Takk æðislega fyrir, Gylfi! ❤

[@lynnekopac7003]

We LOVED your video and also your humor injected via the Eurovision movie, which we have seen multiple times. We got hooked on Eurovision a few years ago after finding out about it from German friends, so we started catching up by watching prior years' competitions on KZbin. We thoroughly enjoyed our time in Husavik way back in 1991 during our first hiking trip to Iceland. We ended up spending more time than planned because the brakes on our small tour bus had major problems. While our driver and guide went to get the brakes fixed, we all wandered around Husavik in rainy and rather chilly conditions - a true Icelandic day! We spent time at the harbor and watched the fishing boats come in and watched as the fisherman brought in their catches of the day. We remember thinking how hardy they were being out in the water on such a day since we were freezing just standing and watching them on the dock! We warmed up (multiple times) in the beautiful church and in the small bakery/cafe (it may have been the only one available in 1991). We and our fellow travelers kept seeing each other in the cafe or church throughout the day ;-) Because most of the day was taken with brakes repair, we lost our opportunity to visit Grimsey. We definitely want to return to Husavik and Akureyri and visit some new northern towns plus Grimsey in the near future. There are always many many reasons to keep returning to Iceland! Thank yo Gylfi!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you for a wonderful story and always welcome to Iceland :)

[@macpatman]

Wonderful narrative about the most beautiful city in the world 😍

[@JustIcelandic]

Glad you think so! and welcome :)

[@bizzarostormy]

This was a great bit of current history. Thank you once again.

[@JustIcelandic]

My pleasure!

[@bakarijessemnaya3019]

Lovely...Iceland is generally a nature paradise...❤❤❤

[@JustIcelandic]

Couldn't agree more!

[@deant.1266]

I know this is a little late but I recently watched your calm and relaxing video, searched your "visit" series and found the town I must visit on my next trip to Iceland. I also watched the Eurovision movie and how have a new favorite song. "Husavik- My Hometown". Thank you for your fantastic content.

[@JSGC171]

Fantastic video. I’ll be visiting Húsavík during my adventure around Iceland in June this year for my honeymoon. Incredibly excited to see the whales, the scenery and to check out what this amazing town has to offer. Once more, fully enjoyed that video so thank you for producing it😊 greetings from near Manchester, United Kingdom

[@JustIcelandic]

Great to hear, welcome to Iceland and it's a good choice to go to Húsavik, have a great time and greetings from the north...

[@matthewcook3839]

Nearly brought a tear to my eye on occasions watching that, absolutely brilliant.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a lot :) highly apreciated and greetings from Iceland :)

[@NonnoNao]

I visited Husavik during a snowy day, and I sadly discovered that whales watching tours only depart once per day, and also the astronaut museum is no longer in activity. But the 3 hours that I spent in the Whales museum were so worth it. Greetings from Italy

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks and welcome :)

[@vongregor1]

Just like most Oscar awards it went to a movie that most people won't remember and won't like years down the line, but people will remember Eurovision Fire Saga, and the song that was nominated. It entertained the masses. The critics won't like it but it brought joy to the average person. I can't wait to one day visit Husavik, and I hope that there's a place called Jaja Ding Dong when I go.

[@JustIcelandic]

It's still there and welcome to Iceland anytime :) is-is.facebook.com/jajahusavik/

[@lee-wn1ul]

Me and my other half went there 2 weeks ago and loved it.

[@JustIcelandic]

Great :) and always welcome

[@shrutay8849]

im from India and 23 y.o .. i have never been felt so connected with some place ever before.. I wish to the universe that someday i could visit husavik before i die

[@amyvogan1973]

The production quality of your videos, your commentary, all the information you provide--just wonderful. Thank you so much sharing your skills and knowledge here.

[@JustIcelandic]

Wow, thank you so much and greetings from Iceland 👍

[@krimskrams]

this was a wonderful ode to what sounds like a great place to visit!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a lot :)

[@maryland510]

You do a fantastic job with your videos. Always informative and beautiful to watch! Thanks!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you very much! Highly appreciated and greetings from iceland :)

[@marie-annemoors2133]

I am in the north of Iceland for two weeks and plan to visit Husavik. I hope the weather is as beautiful as in your video.

[@JustIcelandic]

Best of luck! it's not been the best summer however but we do get good days :)

[@MarkRLeach]

We have just come back from Iceland (Vic, Diamond beach) and were amazed by the billions of lupins! I wondered when you were going to mention them. We have always visited in April or September before, which is not lupin season.

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes it's only a few weeks we get with the blue colour all around :) hope you had a great trip :)

[@markgamble7699]

Well i do love the whale… Maybe can add this for a spot to visit in the future… Thank you for a beautiful scenery and updates on these towns…

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks Mark :)

[@martinshillitoe4735]

Visiting this August and cannot wait!!

[@edwardlulofs444]

Very nice. Thank you.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you too!

[@kwgm8578]

Thank you, Gylfi. This video is a new favorite -- very funny, beautifully composed, and the stories are uniquely eccentric. Great work!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you so much!

[@BradGryphonn]

Icelanders and Aussies have a similar sense of self-deprecating humour. I love the laid-back attitude too.

[@JustIcelandic]

👍 Aussies are considered to be good tourists around here by guides :)

[@BradGryphonn]

@@JustIcelandic They better be. They're representing me when they go overseas. They better behave themselves or when they get back I'll give them a clip around the ear or a boot up the arse :o)

[@rajkeplerhume5002]

Iceland is the most beautiful country in the world and I'm dying to visit. Will come soon, brother.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you and welcome to Iceland 👌👍

[@byronco4917]

I love husavik, never been there but i love it!

[@JustIcelandic]

You should try it 👍 always welcome

[@Gizathecat2]

So Husavik is a Twin Peaks? Back in the 1990s director David Lynch turned parts of several towns in Western Washington into the dreamy town he named Twin Peaks. Fans from all over world come and visit the filming locations. For me it's easy to visit the locations, they're all an hour or less drive for me. Husavik is too far away. Oh, I loved the Eurovision movie!

[@Jordy120]

Lovely episode mate. I really enjoy your tours around Iceland. I have one major concern though, as I got a glimpse of something horrendous....Humanity should never forget the crime that is 'The Mullet'.

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome

[@craigmccann1028]

Good one!

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@dygger]

Well, you've done it. Back in 2009 I bought a Sigur Ros DVD called Heima. I knew from that moment I watched that DVD that I had to visit Iceland, so in 2010 (not long after the eruption) I brought my family for a tour of the south of Iceland. Now you've convinced me to come back and visit Husavik this time. I'm going to come out mid September to try and catch both northern lights and whale watching. Any helpful tips would be great. I'll be coming in from Minnesota, USA. Thanks for the great videos, I look forward to each one you do.

[@JustIcelandic]

Thanks a lot, make me glad to hear end mid September is a beautiful season and good for aurora chasing as well so you got the basics right :) I would check out this route by the north coast first, and welcome to Iceland :) www.arcticcoastway.is

[@CHARrrrrrrrr]

Iceland looks super green :)

[@ellevanroamer487]

We rented a car, which is a must when you visit but we only stayed in and around Reykjavik. We went as far as the town of Vik, so my we plan to visit Akuyreri next time.

[@JustIcelandic]

Hope you had a great trip and welcome back to Iceland, and Akureyri anytime :)

[@ellevanroamer487]

@@JustIcelandic thank you, it’s such a beautiful country. There’s a peacefulness that overcomes you as you’re driving thru the varied landscapes. It’s a country worth visiting again and again.

[@EloiseBarker-py9fh]

I saw the sign for the Pinus Museum. sadly I did not have time to visit. I did get a load of laughs about the sign though. I had just a few hours between flights. I took a wonderful bus tour. Wish I could have stayed longer.

[@Nc_303]

I know it's not the style of your channel, but it would be fascinating to see you interview the person who worked with Neil Armstrong.

[@JustIcelandic]

I might just do so...

[@Joyful-213]

Found some RIGA GOLD Cod Liver in a store in Austin Tx. Love it.

[@JustIcelandic]

Nice!!

[@freysigurnbjornson6036]

❤️

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome 😀

[@trojanpony]

That Oscars performance was so beautiful. Do you know if the northern lights in the sky during it were really there, or were they edited in?

[@JustIcelandic]

I don't know actually, it it was an edit, they might have used more of them or tuned them more up, but they don't look fake since the camera used was not set up for aurora so it's always a bit faded out since the camera was set up for the stage first and foremost

[@greenman6141]

The landscape shown at 4:10 which the narrator says geologists explain was created by huge floods..that landscape is tremendously similar to the channeled scab lands in the state of Washington USA. Those areas in Washington were, of course, created by massive ice age floods.

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes I have more info about the flood source here :) and welcome...kzbin.info/www/bejne/q5m6hKCCbN1ofaM

[@antonionicotra7189]

I always liked Iceland, I would like to know it. After watching the movie, I also want to see Husavik.

[@JustIcelandic]

It's a really nice place, highly recommended, and it's also so much to see near the town..

[@wtglb]

Husavik is beautiful

[@JustIcelandic]

Yes it's a wonderful town :)

[@crankycascadian]

Asbyrgi Canyon reminds me of the Grand Coullee and Dry Falls in central Washington State created by gigantic, repeated, floods when ice dams broke: Wikipedia: "Dry Falls is a 3.5-mile-long (5.6 km) scalloped precipice with four major alcoves, in central Washington scablands. This cataract complex is on the opposite side of the Upper Grand Coulee from the Columbia River, and at the head of the Lower Grand Coulee, northern end of Lenore Canyon.[1] According to the current geological model, catastrophic flooding channeled water at 65 miles per hour (105 kph) through the Upper Grand Coulee and over this 400-foot (120 m) rock face at the end of the last glaciation. It is estimated that the falls were five times the width of Niagara Falls,[2]: 116  with ten times the flow of all the current rivers in the world combined.[3]"

[@imagejon]

12 points

[@JustIcelandic]

Thank you :)

[@ManishMeena-s4s]

Hiiii I'm from India 👍

[@elarakamai]

Speaking of Great Icelandic music, we shouldn't forget about Bjork and the Sugarcubes!

[@JustIcelandic]

Those good old days :)

[@HeidaBjorkSaevarsdottir17]

Vááá, ☺ og Takk ☺

[@JustIcelandic]

Ávallt velkomin

[@selmanott7018]

jæjæ.

[@JustIcelandic]

👍 welcome

[@suttoncolpaert8748]

🙃 p♥r♥o♥m♥o♥s♥m

[@JustIcelandic]

Welcome :)