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Dalvík

Vegamót - Hafnarbraut 4
GPS: 65° 58,047'N, 18° 31,848'W

Tel. (+354) 466-1060 / 865-8391
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Hostel Details

Dalvík hostel is located in a big, beautiful house by the main street in the center of Dalvík, nicely situated above the harbour.

Dalvík is a typical fishing village with around 1.500 inhabitants. The village is surrounded by the ocean, deep valleys and the high mountains of the Tröllaskagi peninsula.

There are countless possibilities of things to do in Dalvík area; whale watching, museum, horse rental, swimming pool and gym, great hiking routs and areas for outdoor activity, birdwatching in a nature reserve, golf, skiing area and more! In Dalvík area there are great possibilities to watch the Northern lights during winter time. There is a short distance to grocery store, atm, cafe and restaurant among other things from the hostel.

From Dalvík the ferry Sæfari sails three times a week to Grímsey island which lies on the Arctic Circle. Sæfari ferry also sails two times a week to Hrísey, the Pearl of Eyjafjörður fjord.

Opening times

Opening times (daily/weekly): The reception is open 09:00 - 10:00 and 17:00 - 18:00
Opening times (over the year): Open all year

Next hostels

Siglufjörður 34 km (ca. 35 min) - Akureyri 44 km (ca. 35 min) - Berg 127 km (ca. 1 hour 30 min) - Árbót 124 km (ca. 1 hour 30 min)

Distance from Reykjavík:

412 km (ca. 4 hours 50 min)

Facilities

Family rooms available	Non smoking room/area	Laundry facilities
Self-catering kitchen	Garden	Credit card accepted
Common room(s)	Rates include local tax	Individual traveller welcome
Internet access	Sheets for hire	Basic store available at or near the hostel
Currency exchange at or near hoste	Groups welcome	Sports

Bed Capacity

Beds per room:					Total beds
Number of rooms:	1	1	4	1	20

Directions

Bus:	Daily tours to Ólafsfjörður and Akureyri on week days
Parking:	Public car parks by the hostel
Sea port:	The hostel is situated just above the harbour in Dalvík - Ferry to Grímsey island and the Arctic circle and also to Hrísey, the Pearl of Eyjafjörður
Location:	By the main street in the center of the village.
Airport:	Akureyri domestic airport (45 km), also provides connection to Copenhagen during summer

Attractions

Swimming Pools

Dalvík community has two Swimming Pools, in Dalvík there is a 12,5m x 25 m pool, with hot tubs, shallow childrans pool, watermushroom, waterslides, solarium, steambath and a very nicely equipped gym. Svarfaðardalur valley indoor swimming pool was built in 1929 and its the oldest specially made indoor pool in Iceland. The pool can be rented for families or groups, contact Dalvík Swimming Pool for reservation, tel. +354–466-3233

Hvoll Museum

The museum in Dalvík has a lot to offer its guests. The room and things of Jóhann Pétursson who was among the tallest men in the world, collection of birds, a polar bear and a seal. The story of the great earthquake of Dalvík 1934 can be read. Skiing On mountain Böggvisstaðafjall we enjoy one of Icelands best skiing resort. Dalvík has a long tradition of skiing and many great skiers from Dalvík have competed for Iceland at international competitions and the Olympics.

Whale watching – sea angling

Whale watching and sea angling can be enjoyed on the orginal oak fishing boats Viktor from Dalvík and Níels Jónsson from Hauganes village.

Svarfaðardalur Nature Reserve –Bird watching

The reserve is about 8 sq.km. of wetland by the Svarfaðardalur river. Very good conditions for many species of birds which can be seen in the area. Marked trails for birdwatching and two huts by nearby small lakes. Birdwatching can also be done by the whale watching boats or by taking a trip to Grímsey island.

Grímsey island – on the Arctic circle

Grímsey island lies 40 km north of Iceland, directly on the Arctic circle. The ferry Sæfari sails from Dalvík three times a week, on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.

Tröllaskagi peninsula– Great variety of hiking trails

From Dalvík you can choose from a lot of hiking possibilities on Tröllaskagi, wether its for a short day trip or for longer trips. Tröllaskagi is a rugged peninsula lying between Skagafjörður and Eyjafjörður, filled with mountains, rivers and small glaciers.

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