Skagafjörður is a fjord in North Iceland offering two new cruise stopovers: Sauðárkrókur and Hofsós. The region has played a significant role in the history of Iceland since settlement.

The region boasts a rich saga heritage and many key sites, including those of important historical events that occurred in the early years of Icelandic settlement that had a significant influence on the development of Icelandic society and politics.

Home to a strong ecclesial authority, monasteries, and episcopal, Skagafjörður was for many centuries the second most powerful centre of authority in Iceland, something that had a significant impact on the culture in Skagafjörður.

Skagafjörður is truly a land of adventure for all, and it offers a wide variety of activities set in beautiful surroundings. Choose from white-water rafting down foaming glacial rivers; horse riding in an amazing and unique landscape or sailing to the majestic island of Drangey. Or you might like to take place in The Battle of Iceland through virtual reality, delve into the history of this saga-rich region at a turf farm; relax in a natural hot spring; indulge in excellent food prepared from local produce; or enjoy a hike for every level of expertise.

Everyone can find something to their liking in Skagafjörður.

Glaumbær Folk Museum
The most engaging of Iceland’s many turf-roofed farmsteads.
These farmsteads are reminders of how dramatically Icelandic life has changed within a single lifespan.

Víðimýrarkirkja – One of few preserved turf churches
Víðimýri Church is one of the few preserved turf churches in Iceland and dates to 1834.
The church´s fate was uncertain at the beginning of the 20th century, but since then, it has been recognized as an indispensable part of the Icelandic cultural heritage.

The island of Drangey
A guided tour to the pearl of nature in the middle of the fjord.
The bird life on the island is diverse, although the most predominant varieties are puffins and guillemots.
In the famous Grettis Saga, the outlaw Grettir swims from Drangey to the western shore of Skagafjörður, where he bathes in a geothermal spring and then fetches some glowing embers to bring back to the island.

River Rafting
The rivers feeding Skagafjörður provide the best river-rafting in Iceland.
The Austari Jökulsá is ranked more difficult, while the Vestari Jökulsá is classed as easier.

Horse Riding
The rivers feeding Skagafjörður provide the best river-rafting in Iceland.
The Austari Jökulsá is ranked more difficult, while the Vestari Jökulsá is classed as easier.

1238 – The Battle of Iceland
An interactive and immersive historical experience that brings you into the middle of Viking battles and historical events.
Welcoming to people of all ages the exhibition offers its guests to take part in Icelands history through virtual reality.
Step back in time and fight alongside the Vikings.

Icelandic Emigration Center
New land, new life: The story of the Icelandic migration in the 19th century exhibited in text, pictures and staging.

Hot springs and swimming pools
Natural hot water flows widely through the fjord, and as a result, Skagafjörður boasts many natural hot springs and swimming pools.
The Hofsós swimming pool is one of the most well-known pools in Iceland, located on the cliff top at Hofsós, with superb views of the fjord.
Not to be missed on the coast just below the Hofsós swimming pool are the amazing basalt formations at Staðarbjargavík.