A small boat harbor with a 40-meter-long floating pier, fishing and fish processing shape Þórshöfn’s maritime character. There is also an indoor pool at the Ver sports center, historical information panels at the harbor, and Bryggjudagar, a community and cultural festival held every summer. Nearby, you’ll find Sauðaneshús, home to the regional folk museum, and Rauðanes, with its marked circular hiking trail and diverse birdlife. When planning your trip, you can choose between harbor life and local history, the museum and the landscape.
Getting your bearings
The Langanesbyggð tourist information office is located in the Ver sports hall in Þórshöfn. Travelers can also use a washing machine, dryer and internet there. This means practical visitor services are available at a specific location within the destination.
Harbor life and local history
Þórshafnarhöfn includes a small boat harbor with a 40-meter-long floating pier. Fishing and fish processing invite you to observe harbor life on a walk. Fishing for Icelandic scallops (Arctica islandica) is a distinctive feature of Þórshöfn. Informative historical panels about the town stand on the harbor breakwater at Fjarðarvegur. The harbor brings together two different interests: observing harbor life and exploring local history.
Indoor pool and other facilities at the Ver sports center
The Ver sports center in Þórshöfn has a 16.6-meter-long indoor pool. The water averages about 30°C. The center also has two hot tubs and a steam bath. Single-visit tickets are available; check the current admission conditions before your visit. A single-visit ticket may suit travelers planning to visit the sports center as a one-off activity rather than use it regularly.
Sauðaneshús: Museum and cultural history
Sauðaneshús is 7 km north of Þórshöfn and is now home to the region’s folk museum. The building is the oldest stone house in the Þingeyjar Counties. The museum explores life on the Langanes Peninsula and how residents used their surroundings over the centuries to make a living in a rugged yet impressive landscape. After your visit, you can enjoy waffles with cocoa or coffee. The museum is open daily in summer.
Rauðanes and its birdlife
Rauðanes is 30 km west of Þórshöfn. It has a marked circular hiking trail about 7 km long and diverse birdlife. This combines a specific hiking option with a nature attraction that is also of interest to birdwatchers. Bring water: none is available on the peninsula.
Bryggjudagar in summer
Bryggjudagar is a community and cultural festival held every summer in Þórshöfn. For many years, the third weekend in July has traditionally been set aside for it. The dates and program details may change each year. If the festival is important to your travel plans, check the specific dates and program in advance.
Discover more destinations: Vallanes, Stöðvarfjörður, Kleppur, Berunes, Eiðar, Bjarnanes, Eskifjorður, Svartiskogur
For the regional travel overview: Austurland.
