Remote stay in North Iceland’s wilds
Tucked into the quiet countryside of North Iceland, Svartaborg Luxury Cabins offer that rare feeling of really getting away from it all. It’s peaceful, remote, and a great fit for anyone who wants space to switch off.
About 25 minutes' drive from Husavík and 40 from Akureyri, the cabins look out over wide, rugged landscapes. Inside, you’ve got everything you need – your own hot tub, a fully equipped kitchen, and big windows tailor-made for soaking in the view – hot cup of cocoa in hand optional, but encouraged.
Days here are easy to fill: whale watching in Skjalfandi Bay, a relaxed soak at GeoSea’s warm seawater pools, or simply enjoying the quiet. After dark, the low light pollution makes it a fantastic spot for northern lights sightings.
Find out more about Husavik
Legend has it that Husavik (which translates as ‘the bay of houses’) was originally settled by Swedish explorer, Garðar Svavarsson, in 870 AD, who sheltered there over the winter several years before the Vikings arrived from Scandinavia en masse, making it the oldest recorded settlement in Iceland.
Once a sleepy fishing port and agricultural hub relatively unknown to outsiders, Husavik – around an hour’s drive north of Akureyri – has developed a reputation over the past few decades as one of the best whale watching destinations not just in Iceland, but anywhere in the world. The nutrient-rich waters of Skjálfandi Bay are home to more than 20 species of cetacean, including Humpback whales, Minke whales, Orcas, and even Blue Whales – the largest animal on the planet.
Husavik has also been catapulted into the international spotlight in recent years after featuring as one of the main filming locations in Netflix’s 2020 musical comedy, ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’, starring Rachel McAdams and Will Ferrell. It’s one of the highlights of the Diamond Circle route, which passes between five of northern Iceland’s must-visit attractions, and therefore an excellent base (or a pit-stop) for thrilling adventures in this wild, remote and jaw-droppingly beautiful part of the country.
Once a sleepy fishing port and agricultural hub relatively unknown to outsiders, Husavik – around an hour’s drive north of Akureyri – has developed a reputation over the past few decades as one of the best whale watching destinations not just in Iceland, but anywhere in the world. The nutrient-rich waters of Skjálfandi Bay are home to more than 20 species of cetacean, including Humpback whales, Minke whales, Orcas, and even Blue Whales – the largest animal on the planet.
Husavik has also been catapulted into the international spotlight in recent years after featuring as one of the main filming locations in Netflix’s 2020 musical comedy, ‘Eurovision Song Contest: The Story of Fire Saga’, starring Rachel McAdams and Will Ferrell. It’s one of the highlights of the Diamond Circle route, which passes between five of northern Iceland’s must-visit attractions, and therefore an excellent base (or a pit-stop) for thrilling adventures in this wild, remote and jaw-droppingly beautiful part of the country.
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