Culture
For the Love of Whales
Hvalasafnið Hafnarstétt 1, Húsavík , IcelandWEDNESDAY, JULY 17TH. 8-11 PM. BYOB Unique and diverse, Húsavík is home to a community united by a passion for whales. To celebrate this connection, the Húsavík Whale Museum has invited members of this community to share their thoughts, feelings and expertise on anything and everything whale-related. Short talks will range from discussing their guiding… Read More »For the Love of Whales
Bryggjudagar á Þórshöfn/ Town Festival in Þórshöfn
Þórshöfn Þórshöfn, Iceland
Mærudagar/ Candy Days
All around town Húsavík, IcelandAlmost every town in Iceland has a special day or weekend, and Húsavík is no exception. The town’s festival is called Mærudagar, which means Candy Days, and it is held the last weekend in July as a time for everyone to come together and enjoy Húsavík. The town is divided into 3 districts: Pink, Orange,… Read More »Mærudagar/ Candy Days
Druslugangan/ Slut Walk
/ English Below // Kæru druslur nær og fjær! Þann 27. júlí klukkan 14:00 verður Druslugangan gengin í níunda sinn frá Hallgrímskirkju! Og í ár verður hún gengin í fyrsta sinn á Húsavík! Hist verður hjá sundlauginni kl. 13:00 laugardaginn 27. júli í druslupepp og hefst gangan á slaginu 14:00! Gengið verður að Borgarhólsskóla þar… Read More »Druslugangan/ Slut Walk
Á móti straumnum með Veigu Grétarsdóttur/ Against the Current with Veiga Grétarsdóttir
Hvalasafnið Hafnarstétt 1, Húsavík , IcelandVeiga Grétarsdóttir, kajakræðari og transkona frá Ísafirði rær nú hringinn í kringum Ísland á kajak og safnar áheitum fyrir Píeta samtökin. Samtökin sinna forvarnarstarfi gegn sjálfsvígum og sjálfsskaða og styðja við aðstandendur. Róðurinn hófst 14. maí á Ísafirði og gera má ráð fyrir að hann taki tvo til fjóra mánuði en áætluð vegalengd er rúmlega… Read More »Á móti straumnum með Veigu Grétarsdóttur/ Against the Current with Veiga Grétarsdóttir
Tungugerðisrétt á Tjörnesi/ Tungugerði sheep roundup at Tjörnes
Steindalur Steindalur, Húsavík, IcelandLeader Sheep leading a flock of sheep © Forystusetur Around May, after the lamb are born and a few days rest, the sheep are spread around the country. This is done to ensure that each sheep has enough space and fodder for the next month. In summer they range completely free without any human interference… Read More »Tungugerðisrétt á Tjörnesi/ Tungugerði sheep roundup at Tjörnes
Húsavíkurrétt/ Sheep Roundup at Húsavík
Héðinshöfði 2 Héðinshöfði 2, Húsavík, IcelandHraunsrétt sheep round-up © Húsavíkurstofa Around May, after the lamb are born and a few days rest, the sheep are spread around the country. This is done to ensure that each sheep has enough space and fodder for the next month. In summer they range completely free without any human interference and are free to… Read More »Húsavíkurrétt/ Sheep Roundup at Húsavík
Mánárrétt á Tjörnesi/ Mánár Sheep Roundup at Tjörnes
Mánárbakki Mánárbakki, Húsavík, IcelandAt some round-up several thousand sheep are gathered © Húsavíkurstofa Around May, after the lamb are born and a few days rest, the sheep are spread around the country. This is done to ensure that each sheep has enough space and fodder for the next month. In summer they range completely free without any human… Read More »Mánárrétt á Tjörnesi/ Mánár Sheep Roundup at Tjörnes
Hraunsrétt í Aðaldal/ Sheep Roundup at Aðaldal
Guesthouse Brekka Brekka, Húsavík, IcelandHraunsrétt sheep round-up © Húsavíkurstofa Sheep are integral to Iceland: some 800,000 roam the country, more than twice the human population, and they’ve sustained the island’s inhabitants for centuries. Best of all, they’re almost entirely free range. After lambing time in May, farmers turn their flocks loose to graze on the lush highland grasses and… Read More »Hraunsrétt í Aðaldal/ Sheep Roundup at Aðaldal
Víkingavatnsrétt í Kelduhverfi/ Víkingavatns sheep roundup
Vikingavatn Vikingavatn, Kópasker, IcelandFlock of Leader Sheep © Forystusetur Sheep are integral to Iceland: some 800,000 roam the country, more than twice the human population, and they’ve sustained the island’s inhabitants for centuries. Best of all, they’re almost entirely free range. After lambing time in May, farmers turn their flocks loose to graze on the lush highland grasses… Read More »Víkingavatnsrétt í Kelduhverfi/ Víkingavatns sheep roundup
Frá mótun til muna – From earth to artefacts
Safnahúsið Húsavík Museum Stórigarður 17, Húsavík, IcelandWelcome the exhibition "From shaping to remember" in the Museum House Húsavík. Last fall, the exhibition was set up in the Árnesinga Art Museum in Hveragerði, with nine artists from all over the country. The group subsequently decided to disseminate this interesting knowledge of the diversity of this art to the public and make the… Read More »Frá mótun til muna – From earth to artefacts
Tíðarandi í Teikningum/ Icelandic Illustrations in school books
Safnahúsið Húsavík Museum Stórigarður 17, Húsavík, IcelandThis traveling exhibition show illustrations made by Icelandic artists for Icelandic school books spanning from the first years of the democracy to books used nowadays.
Sorry, ég svaf hjá systur þinni/ Theater play
Samkomuhúsið/ Theater Húsavík Garðarsbraut 22, Húsavík, IcelandNemendur 10. bekkjar Borgarhólsskóla sýna "Sorry, ég svaf hjá systur þinni" Föstudagur 27.sept kl. 17:30 Laugardagur 28. sept. kl. 14:00 Sunnudagur 29.sept. kl. 14:00 Mánudagur 30.sept. kl. 17:30 Miðvikudagur 2.okt. kl 17:30 Sýnt í Gamla Samkomuhúsinu, Likstjóri er Karen Erludóttir Miðaverð er aðeins .500 kr fyrir 6ára og eldri. Hægt að panta miða… Read More »Sorry, ég svaf hjá systur þinni/ Theater play
Hrútadagurinn á Raufarhöfn/ Ram Days at Raufarhöfn
Raufarhöfn Raufarhöfn, IcelandHrútadagurinn 2019 verður haldinn 5. október í Faxahöllinni á Raufarhöfn frá klukkan 14-18. Fjölbreytt og skemmtileg dagskrá fyrir alla fjölskylduna: Jón Þór Kristjánsson (fréttamaður með meiru) ætlar að leiða dagskrána. Sölubásar með ýmsan varning. Keppt verður um besta skrokkgæða lambhrút svæðisins. Farandbikar/Búvísbikar veittur um kvöldið fyrir besta hrútinn. Hvetjum bændur til að mæta með sinn… Read More »Hrútadagurinn á Raufarhöfn/ Ram Days at Raufarhöfn
Hrútadagsball/ Ram Days Ball
Raufarhöfn Raufarhöfn, IcelandÞað er komið að þessu !!!!! Hamrabandið er að koma á Raufarhöfn Ball með þessu eðal bandi á hrútadaginn þú lætur þig ekki vanta!!! Enda lofa þeir trylltum dansi frammá rauða nótt Aldurstakmark er 18 ára ballið byrjar kl 23:00 Hlökkum til að sjá þig!! Hrútadagsnefnd _________________________________ The time has come! Hamrarbandið is coming… Read More »Hrútadagsball/ Ram Days Ball