Choose Akureyri for a day around town
Akureyri makes a convenient choice when you also want time for cafés, shops or dinner in town. Tours head into Eyjafjörður, combining the search for wildlife with views of the fjord.
A day at sea can become the story everyone takes home. From Lundskógar, choose a departure from nearby Akureyri or make an outing of Húsavík and Skjálfandi Bay. The anticipation as you watch the water is part of the experience.
- Akureyri
- Around 20 km from Lundskógar
- Húsavík
- Departures onto Skjálfandi Bay
- Before booking
- Compare boats, departure times and conditions
Choose Húsavík for a coastal outing
In Húsavík, the harbour is the starting point for tours onto Skjálfandi Bay. North Sailing is one of the operators offering whale-watching trips here. Allow time to enjoy the waterfront around your sailing and make the town part of the day.
Find the right trip for your group
Compare the operator’s current departures, boat type, age restrictions and clothing advice. A larger boat and a small-boat excursion can feel very different on the water. Book with the operator once you have found the experience that suits your group.
Keep a little flexibility
Wildlife encounters and sailings depend on natural conditions. If whale watching is a priority, consider planning it early in your stay so there is room to rearrange if the operator changes a departure. Dress warmly, even when the day begins in sunshine.
Bring the stories home
After a day on the water, the comforts of Lundskógar are especially welcome. Put dinner on, find a seat by the window and share the photographs while the evening settles over the valley.
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Questions
Should I choose Akureyri or Húsavík?
Choose Akureyri to combine a sailing with a day in town, or Húsavík for a coastal outing on Skjálfandi Bay. The best choice also depends on the trip, weather and departure times available during your stay.
Make a stay of it
Come home to Lundskógar
Settle into a private woodland retreat above Fnjóskadalur, about 20 km from Akureyri. Four bedrooms for up to seven guests, a generous terrace and your own hot tub make Lundskógar a place to enjoy together.
Grenivík, the second villa, is on the way.
