Blönduós

Blönduós sits where the glacial Blanda river meets Húnaflói bay, a Ring Road town that makes a natural break on the long drive across the north. The river splits the town in two and shapes its calm, watery character.

The little nature island of Hrútey, reached by a footbridge, is a peaceful spot for birdlife and walks, and the town has an unusual modern church and a Textile Museum. It’s also the gateway to the seal-watching coast of the Vatnsnes peninsula.