What's Northwestern Region like?
Northwestern Region is a friendly locale offering northern light views. You can easily spend a relaxing day visiting Kolufossar Falls and Kaldranavik Cliffs. There's plenty more to see, including sights like Skagafjordur Folk Museum and Reykjafoss Waterfall.
Where are the best places to stay in Northwestern Region?
Here are our travelers' top 5 places to stay in Northwestern Region:
Bakkaflöt Guesthouse, in Skagafjörour
Skagafjörour guesthouse with outdoor pool- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • 2 spa tubs • Bar
Ósar Hostel, in Hvammstangi
- Free parking • Free WiFi • Bar • Cafe • Terrace
Kiljan Guesthouse, in Blonduos
Blonduos guesthouse on beach- Free parking • Free WiFi • Restaurant • Bar • Terrace
Hótel Hvítserkur, in Hvammstangi
Family-friendly hotel by sea- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free in-room WiFi • Bar • Attentive staff
Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse, in Skagafjörour
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free WiFi • Spa tub • Terrace
What is there to see around Northwestern Region?
- Reykjafoss Waterfall (18.7 mi/30.1 km from the city center)
- Blonduos Church (19.2 mi/30.9 km from the city center)
- Mount Maelifell (25.8 mi/41.6 km from the city center)
- Tindastoll (6.9 mi/11.1 km from the city center)
- Hofsos Marina (12.4 mi/19.9 km from the city center)
What is there to do around Northwestern Region?
- Skagafjordur Folk Museum (10 mi/16 km from the city center)
- Icelandic Seal Center Museum (44.5 mi/71.6 km from the city center)
- Hveravellir Hot Springs (60.8 mi/97.8 km from the city center)
- Grettislaug (5.5 mi/8.8 km from the city center)
- Tannery Visitor Centre (0.2 mi/0.2 km from the city center)
Other Popular Northwestern Region Attractions
- Drangey
- Spákonufell
- Borgarvirki
- Lake Vesturhópsvatn
- Kolufossar Falls