Árstíð: Summer

River Rafting

    River rafting in the glacial rivers in Skagafjörður is increasing in popularity with every year, the trips are not only exhilarating but also fun, excitement and travel rolled into one, to be enjoyed in unique natural surroundings. Two companies provide river rafting opportunities in Skagafjordur, highly experienced teams will ensure a safe journey …

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Paintball

Paintball is an enjoyable outdoor activity which really gets the blood pumping. This exhilarating fun is equally suited to small and large groups of enthusiastic people, no matter what their age.

Kayaking

  Skagafjörður offers many opportunities for kayaking, both on rivers and on the ocean. Kayaking offers great fun for the whole family, a great chance to experience an amazing outdoor experience together while also having a great view over the amazing landscape that Skagafjörður has to offer both by the sea and on the rivers.

Golf

Hlíðarendi Golf Course is located just above Sauðárkrókur and is the longest 9 hole golf course in the country, situated in idyllic country surroundings. With plenty of traps this course is a fun challenge for all golfers.

Geothermal pools

Iceland is famous for its many geothermal Hot Springs and overflow of natural hot water, and of course Skagafjörður is host to some of this geothermal Hot Springs. We are proud to have several beautiful natural Hot Springs here in Skagafjörður, all at beautiful places. So if you want to enjoy a bath in a …

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Hiking

Skagafjörður has many varied and beautiful walking trails, be it for short hikes and light outdoor activities or longer more challenging treks for the more experienced hikers.  It is riveting to see Skagafjörður take on a completely new image when viewed  from one of the surrounding mountains. Some trails in the mountains are pegged and …

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Fishing and hunting

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 …

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Guided Tours

If you want to experience Skagafjörður with a personal guide, you have many different tours and categories to choose from. You can experience a nice stroll to the town of Sauðárkrókur and learn all about it’s history or go on a guided hike up on one of many mountains we have here in Skagafjörður or …

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Boat tours

Skagafjörður has an endless number of natural treasures, from the mountaintops to the sea and islands, from the glacial ice in the south to the outermost tips of land in the north. To take a closer look at some of this beautiful natural treasures it’s sometimes best to take a boat tour and get a …

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