Skagafjörður offers many possibilities for bird hunting and angling. There is excellent fishing in many lakes and rivers, and lakes on the Skagi peninsula are particularly popular with anglers. Sea angling is also available, as well as hunting for guillemot, goose or rock ptarmigan. And of course there is always the classic family pastime of fishing …
Not surprisingly the Icelandic horse has admirers in all regions of the world. Unlike other breeds the Icelandic horse has remained pure due to its isolation and has as such kept a variety of features that keep it unique and gained it worldwide praise. Skagafjordur is one of the best known destinations for riders in …
In Skagafjörður you can find a big variety of handmade crafts, from the well know and famous icelandic ‘Lopapeysa’ (knitted wool sweaters, made from icelandic sheep wool), various items made out of sheep/ram/cow horn, one of the few tanneries world wide to produce fish leather and much much more handcrafts.
Whilst on holidays, going swimming is both refreshing and relaxing, during the summer months all seven swimming pools, located throughout the district are open. Swimming pools are located in Sauðárkrókur, Hofsós, Varmahlíð, Steinsstaðir, Bakkaflöt, Hólar and Sólgarðar. The ones in Sauðárkrókur, Hofsós and Varmahlíð are open all year round. If you just want to relax you will find …
