Title: Skagafjörour Travel Guide: Best of Skagafjörour, Northwestern Region Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Skagafjörour](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjorour-Hotels.d553248635975742871.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Skagafjörour](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjorour-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975742871.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Things to do in Skagafjörour](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Skagafjorour.d553248635975742871.Travel-Guide-Activities)[Skagafjörour Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Skagafjorour.d553248635975742871.Car-Hire-Guide)[Skagafjörour Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjorour.d553248635975742871.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Skagafjörour Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ![Herring Era Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975742871/46090ec7-867d-4b20-85d5-2ab6f0c94e01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Herring Era Museum](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975742871/46090ec7-867d-4b20-85d5-2ab6f0c94e01.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Small village nestled between fjord and mountains.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975742871/38a25108-6c09-473f-aa36-500fb3575353.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Tunnel through the mountains near Siglufjoerdur, Iceland.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975742871/2379dde0-e09d-4f04-8635-5d920afa1aee.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Per my friend Pam: “Iceland might be the single most photogenic place I have ever been. Angled light all day long, no trees to block the view, and every so often, a beached herring boat.”](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975742871/21d02f2e-4566-44f2-8438-ce2698334cb7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Skagafjörour Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975742871) - Top hotels in Skagafjörour - Top Holiday Rentals in Skagafjörour ![Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/28000000/27750000/27742200/27742112/8ef915ee_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Syðra-Skörðugil Guesthouse Syðra Skörðugil Skagafjörour Northwestern Region £99 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attraction Skagafjordur Folk Museum is located nearby. 9.2/10 Wonderful! (124 reviews) Good stay. Clean and tidy. Easy booking, check in and check out. Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=27742112&PinnedHotelID=27742112&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975742871) ![Hótel Varmahlíð](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/4000000/3620000/3612900/3612828/8c7503e1_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hótel Varmahlíð Laugavegur 1 Skagafjörour Northwestern Region Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Skagafjordur Folk Museum and Reykjafoss ... [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=3612828&PinnedHotelID=3612828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975742871) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=23%2F03%2F2026&endDate=24%2F03%2F2026&selected=3612828&PinnedHotelID=3612828&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975742871) ![Hestasport Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29300000/29293300/29293284/7f7d77df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hestasport Cottages Vegamót Skagafjörour Northwestern Region £168 12 Mar - 13 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this cottage in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=12%2F03%2F2026&endDate=13%2F03%2F2026&selected=29293284&PinnedHotelID=29293284&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975742871) [See all 96 properties in Skagafjörour](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=10%2F03%2F2026&endDate=11%2F03%2F2026®ionId=553248635975742871) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ![Hestasport Cottages](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/30000000/29300000/29293300/29293284/7f7d77df_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hestasport Cottages Vegamót Skagafjörour Northwestern Region Stay at this cottage in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and hot springs on-site. Our guests praise the property condition in their reviews. Popular ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjorour-Hotels-Hestasport-Cottages.h29293284.Hotel-Information) ![Brim guesthouse with ocean view in centre of old town](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/125000000/124500000/124492400/124492307/10073af6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Brim guesthouse with ocean view in centre of old town Sauðárkrókur Skagafjörður Stay at this apartment in Skagafjörour. Enjoy laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Saudarkrokur Heritage Museum and Molduxi are located ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjorour-Hotels-Brim-Guesthouse-With-Ocean-View-In-Centre-Of-Old-Town.h124492307.Hotel-Information) ![Frændgardur](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/39000000/38350000/38345300/38345232/9599ea2f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Frændgardur Kvosin Skagafjörour Stay at this apartment in Skagafjörour. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and furnished patios. Popular attraction Hofsos Marina is located nearby. 10/10 Exceptional! (30 reviews) Great place would return ! This is such a magical spot !! The host was communicative and helpful and the property was cozy and well equipped. Possibly the favorite point of our trip! Plenty of room to spread out. Had to deal with a handful of flies on arrival that were stuck inside or dead but there was a lil vacuum so not ... Reviewed on 4 Sept 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjorour-Hotels-Frndgardur.h38345232.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Skagafjörour](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975742871&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Skagafjörour hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975742871&startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10)[9 Mar - 10 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975742871&startDate=2026-03-09&endDate=2026-03-10) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975742871&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11)[10 Mar - 11 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975742871&startDate=2026-03-10&endDate=2026-03-11) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975742871&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026)[13 Mar - 15 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975742871&startDate=13%2F03%2F2026&endDate=15%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975742871&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026)[20 Mar - 22 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635975742871&startDate=20%2F03%2F2026&endDate=22%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit #### Skagafjordur Folk Museum You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Skagafjordur Folk Museum during your travels in Glaumbær. Discover the area's hot springs and mountain views. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Skagafjordur-Folk-Museum-Skagafjorour.d6102176.Attraction) #### Mount Maelifell Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mount Maelifell during your travels in Skagafjörour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Mount-Maelifell-Skagafjorour.d553248631353611224.Attraction) #### Reykjafoss Waterfall Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Reykjafoss Waterfall during your travels in Varmahlid. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Reykjafoss-Waterfall-Skagafjorour.d553248635998062041.Attraction) #### Tourist Information Centre for Northwest Iceland After visiting Tourist Information Centre for Northwest Iceland, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Varmahlid. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Tourist-Information-Centre-For-Northwest-Iceland-Skagafjorour.d553248635998062044.Attraction) #### Grettislaug Enjoy an outing to Grettislaug during your stay in Skagafjörour. You can enjoy the restaurants while in the area. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Grettislaug-Skagafjorour.d553248621562620392.Attraction) #### Fell's Church Fell's Church is just one of the places to see in Skagafjörour, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Stroll along the marina or discover the area's countryside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Fells-Church-Skagafjorour.d553248621594280497.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48725392/80add849-476e-48ac-9ff7-b08bf8e5aa29.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Short Riding Tour with Eye-Catching Photos at Waterfall £65 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/short-riding-tour-with-eye-catching-photos-at-waterfall.a48725392.activity-details) [See all activities in Skagafjörour](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Skagafjorour.d553248635975742871.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Skagafjörour ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3070/a326bec2-8def-454e-883a-f0e28395b7e2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Sauðárkrókur ![The Hofsos public swimming pool is located just next to the ocean. It's quiet and not too crowded ... and gives almost an infinity pool impression. 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