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Húsavík Whale Museum

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    1. Rainbow Street – Skrúðgarður | Húsavík Park loop from Húsavík

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    Intermediate hike. Good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.

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    January 12, 2022

    The museum, founded in 1997, aims to inform the public about the life of whales. Well worth a visit and very informative. For opening times and prices, see here: hvalasafn.is

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      September 22, 2021

      A visit is very worthwhile.

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        September 21, 2025

        The Whale Museum, founded as the Húsavík Whale Centre (Hvalamiðstöðinn Húsavíkur) in 1997, is the only whale museum in Iceland. It is a non-profit organization and offers information on the various species, including their evolution and biology, on 1,600 square meters of exhibition space. The museum also contains information on the history of Icelandic whaling, whale strandings, and the natural history of whales.

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          Location: Norðurþing, Iceland

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