What's Northwestern Region like?
Northwestern Region is a friendly locale offering northern lights 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 travellers' top 5 places to stay in Northwestern Region:
Bakkaflöt Guesthouse, in Skagafjörour
Skagafjörour guesthouse with outdoor pool- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • 2 hot tubs • Bar
Ósar Hostel, in Hvammstangi
- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Bar • Cafe • Terrace
Kiljan Guesthouse, in Blonduos
Blonduos guesthouse on beach- Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • Restaurant • Bar • Terrace
Hótel Hvítserkur, in Hvammstangi
Family-friendly hotel by sea- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free in-room Wi-Fi • Bar • Attentive staff
Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse, in Skagafjörour
- Free breakfast • Free parking • Free Wi-Fi • a hot tub • Terrace
What is there to see near Northwestern Region?:
- Reykjafoss Waterfall (18.7 mi/30.1 km from the city centre)
- Blonduos Church (19.2 mi/30.9 km from the city centre)
- Mount Maelifell (25.8 mi/41.6 km from the city centre)
- Kolufossar Falls (39 mi/62.7 km from the city centre)
- Tindastoll (6.9 mi/11.1 km from the city centre)
What is there to do near Northwestern Region?:
- Skagafjordur Folk Museum (10 mi/16 km from the city centre)
- Icelandic Seal Center Museum (44.5 mi/71.6 km from the city centre)
- Hveravellir Hot Springs (60.8 mi/97.8 km from the city centre)
- Tannery Visitor Centre (0.2 mi/0.2 km from the city centre)
- Saudarkrokur Heritage Museum (0.6 mi/0.9 km from the city centre)
Other popular Northwestern Region attractions
- Drangey
- Víðimýri Church
- Spákonufell
- Vatnsdalur Valley
- Borgarvirki