Húsavík
Húsavík is a small town in the north of
Iceland at the shore of
Skjálfandi bay.
The income of the inhabitants comes from
tourism and
fishing as well as shops and small industry.
Húsavík has become a center of
whale watching in the north, because
whales of different species are often entering the fjord.
The history of the town is interesting, too. The first viking staying for a longer time on the island passed the winter here. This was the Swedish
viking Garðar Svavarson who gave the island the name
Garðarsholmur. A monument near the schoolhouse remembers him.
The church of the town is also worth looking at. It dates from the 19th century.
The region of
Mývatn with its interesting
volcanoes is not very far. therefore, Húsavík is also exporting
silica.
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See also
\n*List of cities in Iceland\n*
Volcanoes of Iceland\n*
History of Iceland
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External links
\n*official website (engl./is.)\n*
The harbour\n*
Whalewatching and information about whales
Category:Cities of Iceland
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