The town of Dalvík is located on the westside of Eyjafjörður fjord, about 30 minutes drive from Akureyri. From here the ferry sails to the island of Grímsey (about 3 hours), Iceland's northernmost community, which lies on the Arctic Circle.
There is a regular ferry service between Dalvík and the island of Hrísey, out in the middle of the fjord and known as the "jewel of Eyjafjörður".
The Hvoll Folk Museum in Dalvík is unique. Part of if comprises a museum of local history, with various historical items that provide insight into past events and forgotten ways of life. Hvoll also includes an unusual museum of natural history, whose most popular exhibit is a huge polar bear that looms over its prey, a seal pup. The collection includes many more stuffed animals, fish and birds, and a collection of eggs, shells, plants and rocks. A room in the museum which has a special attraction is an exhibition on Jóhann Pétursson of Svarfaðardalur, known as "the Giant". At 2.34 meters, Jóhann was the tallest Icelander who ever lived.
The swimming pool in Dalvík offers relaxation for people of all ages. In addition to a 25-meter main pool, it has a children's pool where children can play while their parents relax in the "hot-pots" or sunbathe in good weather. The pool also has a water-slide. Seven kilometers outside Dalvík is the Arnarholt nine-hole golf course. Whale-watching cruises are available from Dalvík during the summer months. The boats rarely have to go far out into Eyjafjörður fjord before the whales and other cetaceans make their appearance: humpback, minke and killer whales, along with dolphins and porpoises, are most likely to be spotted. Midnight Sun cruises during spring and summer, when the sun does not set for some weeks, are always popular with visitors. Sea angling expeditions are also offered. Eyjafjörður fjord is famed for its haddock and cod stocks. There is a canoe and boat rental.
Horse riding is a very popular leisure pursuit in Dalvík. At Hringholt is the largest stable in Iceland, where horses can be hired for short rides or longer expeditions, together with guides.
Dalvík area boosts some of the best berry-picking in Iceland. In autumns the slopes around Dalvík are covered with bilberry and bog-bilberry plants with their juicy blue berries, as well as black crowberries.
For visitors in the winter, Mt. Böggvis-staðafjall offers one of Iceland's best skiing areas, with slopes for all levels of ability and experience. Two ski-lifts transport skiers from the edge of the town up to a height of 250 meters, where they can choose between ski and snowboard slopes, or less demanding routes which command splendid views over the fjord.
Whale watching is an exciting choice when travelling through Dalvík.
Snorri´s Sea Tours Ltd. has been offering whalewatching, sea angling and leisure sailing from Dalvik way back to the year 1993. The species expect to see on the tour are Humpbacks (Megaptera novengliae), Minke whale (Balaenoptera actutorostrata), Dolphins (Phocoena phocoena), Killer whales (Orcinus orca), as well as some seals on the beaches.
Bátaferðir, Whale watching, also offers scheduled boat tours for whale watching, sea angling and bird watching in Dalvik. Each trip takes about three hours in a beautiful oak boat and you will experience wild nature in Eyjafjordur. It is a wonderful adventure for the whole family.
Whale watching, most common humpback whale, minke whale, dolphins and harbour porpoise. Sea angling on angle like real fisherman. Bird watching in the cliffs and usually sailing around Hrísey island the pearl of Eyjafjordu.
The Seaman's Day (the first Sunday in June) is celebrated with style at Dalvík, with rowing races, tug-of-war, swimming races (in oilskins!) and other events, followed by a dance in the evening. By August it is time for the Great Fish Day. While it is a recent innovation, the Great Fish Day has become well-known, and attracts many visitors: Dalvík's fishing and fish-processing companies join forces to offer a great feast of seafood dishes, along with a program of entertainment.
Tröllaskagi - "Trolls' Headland"
The mountains of Tröllaskagi - between Eyjafjörður and Skagafjörður are renowned as one of Iceland's most spectacular areas for outdoor activity. The Svarfaðardalur valley nestles among the mountains, and mountain tracks lead from the valley in all directions: into Þorvaldsdalur and Högárdalur, over into Skagafjörður in the west, and north to Ólafsfjörður. Hikers can find suitable walking routes at any time of the year, while mountaineers can scale peaks of all shapes and sizes. There are easy to follow marked footpaths that lead through part of the Svarfaðardalur Nature Reserve with many dry river-banks as well as marshes with sedge bogs, ditches and fertile ponds with reeds. This nature reserve provides an excellent habitat for many species of breeding birds and was founded to conserve a unique ecosystem; walkers are well advised to wear rubber boots.
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