The Top 18 Attractions in Húnaþing vestra
There are plenty of places to see and visit in Húnaþing vestra. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Húnaþing vestra is a region where 18
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 18, 2025
A short path leads from the parking lot to the viewing platform with a view of the peculiar rock formation in the sea. At low tide you can walk on the black beach to the rock.
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Kolufossar is less well-known, but definitely worth a visit. Kolufossar is an 8-meter-high waterfall in the Víðiðalsá/Vididalsá River.
The gorge is about 1 km long and 40–50 meters deep. According …
The gorge is about 1 km long and 40–50 meters deep. According …
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According to legend, the gorge was dug out by the troll woman Kola, but it is more likely that it was created by the river Viðidalsa, which has carved its way through the lava rock over the millennia.
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At the beginning of the Kolugljúfur Canyon the small river falls impressively down the rocks. From the bridge and the viewing platform you have a good view, but you can …
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In the small bay at the headland you can see seals with a bit of luck.
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Borgarvirki is a former Viking-era fortress where the ground plans of huts can still be seen. When the weather is nice, you have a great all-round view from there.
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Ingenious seal view point near Hvitserkur. Take the official parking lot, choose the right path to the beach or to the rock view point, then down to the beach and right along the beach to almost red house.
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Around 1900, the grain of the surrounding farmers was ground in this water mill. The door to the mill house is open. Next to the mill itself is a photograph …
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The Icelandic Seal Centre in Hvammstangi is a research and exhibition center that researches and details the lives of seals in and around Iceland. It is also the tourist information …
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