Mývatn Open
The annual Mývatn Open is held in March on lake Mývatn in front of Sel-Hótel Mývatn. Yes, that is correct: the competition is held on the lake, on a very thick layer of ice when the water is frozen. More info will follow later.
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Þekkingarnet Þingeyinga Hafnarstétt 3, Húsavík, IcelandIcelandic A2
Þekkingarnet Þingeyinga Hafnarstétt 3, Húsavík, IcelandOrkugangan 2020 – Postponed
The event has been postponed due to continued global spread of COVID-19. Potential alternative dates will be advertised later. ---------------- Orkugangan is an annually held cross country ski race from Þeistareykir to the town of Húsavík by Skjálfandi bay. Participants can compete in 25km and 10km races while kids walk a distance of 2,5km. Orkugangan is… Read More »Orkugangan 2020 – Postponed
Málþing 1200 ár frá Landnámi Náttafara/ Forum 1200 years of settlement by Náttfari
nánar auglýst siðar more information coming soon
Hraunhlaupið/ Lava Run
Jarðböðin Jarðbaðshólum/ Mývatn Nature Bath, Reykjahlíð, IcelandÍ þriðja sinn verður haldið utanvegarhlaup í Mývatnssveit, frá Dimmuborgum að Jarðböðunum. Hlaupið er 9,4km langt í gegn um einstaka náttúru Dimmuborga, hraunið, hverfjallssandinn og endar svo við Jarðböðin við Mývatn. Innifalið í þátttöku er flögutímataka, verðlaunapeningur, aðgangur í Jarðböðin við Mývatn og léttar veitingar í lok hlaups. We now proudly introduce the third time… Read More »Hraunhlaupið/ Lava Run
Mývatn Marathon
Jarðböðin Jarðbaðshólum/ Mývatn Nature Bath, Reykjahlíð, IcelandThe Mývatn Marathon will be held Saturday May 30, 2020. The Marathon starts and ends by the Mývatn Nature Baths. Come join us for a full weekend of activities for the whole family. Included in your registration is a t-shirt and a free entry to the Mývatn Nature Baths. Registration and more info on www.myvatnmarathon.com!… Read More »Mývatn Marathon
Mývatnsmaraþonið/ Mývatn Marathon
Reykjahlíðarkirkja Reykjahlíð Church SkútustaðarhreppurHlaupin í ár verða með sama sniði og áður: 42 km - Hefst kl 10:00 21 km - Hefst kl 12:00 10 km - Hefst kl 13:00 Innifalið í þátttökugjaldi í hlaupum laugardaginn 30. maí er aðgangur í Jarðböðin og hlaupabolur. Athugið að tímamörk í heilmaraþonhlaupinu eru 6 klukkustundir. Brautin Flatur hringur kringum Mývatn, sem er þekkt… Read More »Mývatnsmaraþonið/ Mývatn Marathon
6th Whale Congress
Hvalasafnið Hafnarstétt 1, Húsavík , Icelandmore information coming later
Húsavík town cleaning
All around town Húsavík, IcelandTown cleanup will take place in Húsavík on May 6th-8th, and residents are encouraged to help out and tidy up in their neighborhoods, public areas, streets, and their own gardens. Húsavík May 6th - 8th Trash bags will be available at the Service Center between 8 am - 4 pm. The Icelandic Scout Association will… Read More »Húsavík town cleaning
Eurovision Pub Quiz at Húsavík Öl
Húsavík Öl Héðinsbraut 4, Húsavík, IcelandHey Eurovision fanatics! Join us at Húsavík Öl this Friday for a night of epic quizzing hosted by the one and only Heiðar Hrafn! 🤘🎸 Expect questions that'll test your Eurovision expertise, from the legendary performances of Lordi to the outrageous antics of Wig Wam.
Sushi buffet celebration at Hlöðufell
Hlöðufell Restaurant Héðinsbraut 3a, Húsavík, IcelandJoin us as we celebrate our Restaurant's 2nd Birthday in style! We're rolling out a spectacular sushi buffet, featuring an array of delicious rolls and sashimi. Whether you're a sushi aficionado or just looking to indulge, there's something for everyone! Buffet start at: 18:00 !!Adults: 5.000kr per personChildren: 2.500krUnder 4 year old free entranceThe number of… Read More »Sushi buffet celebration at Hlöðufell
2024 Icelandic Presidential Election
Presidential elections will be held in Iceland on 1 June 2024, as incumbent president Guðni Th. Jóhannesson has announced he will not be seeking a third term. You can expect election night parties and events all day.
Sea Monsters at Húsavík Harbour
Húsavík Harbour Hafnarstétt, Húsavík, IcelandWhat's happening at the harbour? On June 12, the Reykjavik Arts Festival visits Húsavík with its incredible creatures. Sea monsters will appear around Húsavík harbour when the circus group Hringleikur and Pilkington Props come together in a new and large-scale Icelandic street theatre production for the whole family.
National Day of Iceland
Íþróttavöllur Héðinsbraut 6, Húsavík, IcelandIceland's National Day, June 17, is celebrated every year to commemorate the establishment of a republic in Iceland in 1944. This year, the celebration will be very special as we celebrate the 80th anniversary of our independence all over Húsavík.