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66.0432°N, 17.3703°W · North Iceland
Plan your visit
Getting there- Road 859 (Flugvöllur-Húsavík)
Off the main road- 1.4 km from Route 85
Nearest town- Húsavík — 1.3 km away
Distance from Reykjavík- 300 km in a straight line
What else is close- 67 mapped places within 20 km
Tours that include Whale watching
Whale Watching from Akureyrifrom 13.990 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Reykjavík Premium Whales in the Midnight Sunfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Reykjavík Premium Whale Watchingfrom 24.900 ISK · 2 h
Midnight Sun Tourfrom 14.490 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Reykjavík Classic Whales in the Midnight Sunfrom 14.500 ISK · 3 h
Buggy & Whalesfrom 45.000 ISK · 8 h
Goðafoss Waterfall & Whale Watching from Akureyri Portfrom 32.000 ISK · 7 h
ATV & Whale Watchingfrom 41.000 ISK · 8 h
Akureyri Classic Whale Watchingfrom 14.500 ISK · 3 h
Northern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 min
Lake Mývatn & Snowmobile Tour from Akureyrifrom 59.900 ISK · 9 h
Goðafoss and the Forest Lagoonfrom 26.400 ISK · 4 hAll 1,648 toursBy activity and regionWhale watching weather and conditions
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5°Cpartly cloudy · feels 2°C3 m/swind9 h 39 mdaylight · 08:06 – 17:44
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In season now · Winter in IcelandNorthern Lights 4x4 Tour from Akureyrifrom 34.799 ISK · 2 h 30 minAll 1,648 tours
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Húsavík Trail - Through town, Botnsvatn and Skrúðgarður1 km - 2
Húsavík Park1 km - 3
Kaldbakur2 km - 4
Húsavík2 km - 5
Nordurthing Husavik Lake Fine Flat Walk Around The Lake3 km
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Tours
(Cruise Ships) Lake Mývatn and Goðafossfrom 25.300 ISK · 6 hours 30 minutes
(RS) Lake Myvatn & Godafoss Waterfall Day Tour from Akureyrifrom 25.900 ISK · 6 hours 
Adventure snowmobile tour Akureyrifrom 166.750 ISK · 5 hours
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How long is the Whale watching hike?
The Whale watching trail is about 25 km based on its recorded GPS track. Times vary with pace, weather and how much you stop — plan conservatively and turn back early if conditions change.
How do I get to the Whale watching trailhead?
Whale watching is in North Iceland. Use the map on this page for the trailhead coordinates and check live road conditions before you drive — some trailheads sit on gravel or F-roads that need a 4×4 and only open in summer.
Is Whale watching safe to hike alone?
Whale watching sits 1.3 km from Húsavík, and 1.4 km from Route 85. The uploader rated it moderate. Iceland trails are often unmarked and weather turns quickly. Tell someone your plan (or file one at safetravel.is), carry a charged phone and layers, check the forecast, and turn back if fog, wind or rising rivers set in. Don’t rely on phone signal.
When is the best time to hike Whale watching?
Most Icelandic hiking is a June–September activity, when trails are snow-free and daylight is long. Highland routes open later and close earlier; check road and trail status before committing.
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PhotographyHero & gallery photography · vvc1980 / Wikiloc
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VegagerðinVisitor access & practical facts
VegagerðinLive road status & cameras · Icelandic Road Administration
Open-MeteoWeather forecast · CC BY 4.0
NOAA SWPCAurora (planetary Kp) forecast · public domain
OpenStreetMapInteractive-map data · ODbL
Esri, Maxar & Earthstar GeographicsSatellite imagery for the 3D terrain render · GIS User Community
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