Top Things to do in Northwest Region
The 10 Best Things to do in Northwest Region, Northwest Region
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 287 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 30 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 121 reviews
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
5. The Icelandic Emigration Center
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 13 reviews
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
7. Swimmingpool
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 45 reviews
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
9. Icelandic Seal Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 193 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 223 reviews
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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