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Husavik
is a picturesque harbour town located on the northeastern region of Iceland. Its colourful houses cascading towards the
Skjalfandi Bay
and the snow-capped mountains of the
Viknafjoll
visible across the bay make it the idyllic destination for travellers in the northeast coast. It is the whale-watching capital of the country as well as the world, with whale sightings that go over 95 percent of trips made there during the summer.
And because Husavik is known for whales, it is only commonsense for it to have
Whale Museum
, and an award-winning one at that. Additionally, it also gained popularity as a curio tourist destination for having the bizarre but unique
Phallological Museum
. This may very well be the only museum that houses phallic specimens of over 90 mammals that live in Iceland.
Apart from visiting the museums and whale-watching, the town offers visitors a chance to see the beautiful countryside on a horse. While here, enjoy the local cuisine from a waterfront restaurant.
Featured place to visit: Husavik Whale Cantre
Featured place to eat: Gamli Baukur
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Popular Attractions
Husavik Whale Cantre
Attractions: History museum, Educational site, Natural
Popular Restaurants
Tunberg Restaurant
Restaurant Salka
Kofinn
Gamli Baukur
Popular Hotels, B&B and Rooms
Hotel Husavik
Fosshotel Husavik
Foss Hotel
Kaldbaks-kot Cottages
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