The 10 Best Things to do in Northwest Region, Northwest Region

October 19, 2021 Claudia Navarrete

Discover the best top things to do in Northwest Region, Iceland including Glaumbaer Museum, Textile Museum, Grettislaug, Kolugljufur Waterfall, The Icelandic Emigration Center, Drangey Island, Swimmingpool, Hveravellir, Icelandic Seal Center, Hvitserkur.
Restaurants in Northwest Region

1. Glaumbaer Museum

Glaumbaer, Varmahlid 560 Iceland (0354) 453 6173 http://www.glaumbaer.is
Excellent
53%
Good
35%
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4.5 based on 287 reviews

Glaumbaer Museum

Reviewed By tpalermini - Glendale, United States

The museum was closed when we stopped, but fortunately we could still walk around the grounds and see the building from the outside. It's right off the highway, so it is definitely worth a stop to see.

2. Textile Museum

Arbraut 29, Blonduos Iceland +354 452 4067 http://www.textile.is
Excellent
63%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 30 reviews

Textile Museum

The Textile Museum in Blonduos exhibits a unique collection of homemade wool and textile items. It also exhibits beautiful Icelandic national constumes and artistic embroideries along with many of the tools and equipments used to produce them. It is the only one of its kind in Iceland and was founded by the Women's Union in East Hunavatnssysla. The museum was officially opened at the centennial of Blonduos in 1976 . The museum has been a private foundation since 1993. Today, it is situated in a beautiful new building and the exhibitions are easily accessible for visitors.

3. Grettislaug

Reykjastrandarvegur Reykjastrond, Saudarkrokur Iceland +354 841 7313 http://www.enjoyiceland.is/Places/North_West/Attractions/Hot_Springs/479/default.aspx
Excellent
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 121 reviews

Grettislaug

Reviewed By Madeline_Faye

This campsite is one of my favorite places in Iceland!! It's got views like no other and the people that work there are so friendly. The kitchen is spacious and warm, there are two different bathroom areas, and a wonderful thermal bath. If you're looking for a good shower then this isn't the place but I rinsed off in the shower head outside by the thermal bath and that was good enough for me! Not only do I love the views here but this place also sells affordable food and beer in their cafe, which is adorable, AND while my friends and I were in the thermal bath at midnight and then tent camping and setting up for bed around 1 am we saw the Northern Lights both times (this was in mid August). It was AMAZING. The thermal bath is really really warm and you can hear the ocean waves while bathing in it. The beach nearby is a gorgeous walk and one of the coolest beaches I've been on with a really awesome swing right on the black sand to enjoy. GREAT PLACE!

4. Kolugljufur Waterfall

Road 715, Hvammstangi Iceland http://www.visiticeland.com/SearchResults/Attraction/kolugjufur
Excellent
62%
Good
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4.5 based on 142 reviews

Kolugljufur Waterfall

5. The Icelandic Emigration Center

Kvosin, Hofsos 566 Iceland +354 453 7935 [email protected] http://en.hofsos.is
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4.5 based on 13 reviews

The Icelandic Emigration Center

The Icelandic Emigration Center was founded in 1996 and dedicated to commemorate Icelandic emigrants to North America and to promote connections between their descendants and the people of Iceland. The Center now offers four exhibits in three separate buildings, as well as a genealogical information service, library facilities and more. The exhibitions combine text, photographs and tableaux to illustrate the conditions in Iceland that influenced the decision to emigrate, the journey to the ‘New World’ and the new way of life they encountered.

Reviewed By JRWalker - Old Town, United States

We stopped here on our drive from Akureyri to Blonduos and we were very happy we did! The museum was a little bit out of our way but it was definitely worth it as it was very cute and bigger than expected. There are three different buildings that have tons of information about the Icelandic Immigration to the US and Canada. The museum is nicely decorated and has a lot of info and pictures. Highly recommended!

6. Drangey Island

Saudarkrokur 551 Iceland +354 821 0090 http://www.northiceland.is/en/other/place/drangey
Excellent
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Drangey Island

7. Swimmingpool

Sudurbraut, Hofsos 565 Iceland +354 455 6070 http://www.sundlaug.is/nordurland-vestra-sundlaugar/121-hofsos
Excellent
67%
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4.5 based on 45 reviews

Swimmingpool

Reviewed By 570ValerieH

Take a little time to swim in this fabulous location, view is spectacular. A comfortably heated pool along side a hot tub, perfect break to get out of the cold.

8. Hveravellir

Kjalvegur Iceland +354 452 4200 http://hveravellir.is
Excellent
43%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 79 reviews

Hveravellir

9. Icelandic Seal Center

Brekkugata 2, Hvammstangi 530 Iceland +354 451 2345 [email protected] http://www.selasetur.is
Excellent
39%
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Satisfactory
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4.0 based on 193 reviews

Icelandic Seal Center

Reviewed By KaiR656 - Tampa, United States

This is a very short drive off the main highway and worth a visit. A variety of displays give you a snapshot into the seals that frequent Iceland. Learning how quickly seal pups grow up and watching the tracking of one young pup was fascinating. We were glad we decided to stop here.

10. Hvitserkur

Road 711 Vatnsnesvegur, Vatnsnes Iceland http://www.northiceland.is/en/other/place/hvitserkur
Excellent
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4.0 based on 223 reviews

Hvitserkur

Reviewed By Welsh_Wizz - Swansea, United Kingdom

This part of Iceland is just beautiful and the drive to get here is as lovely as the sea sculpture itself. Be sure to walk / drive to Osar and see the seals.

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