Waterfall
Dettifoss
Húsavík, Iceland
A powerful glacial waterfall in the northeast, often described as one of the most powerful in Europe.
Museum · Iceland · Northeast Iceland
Húsavík Whale Museum
A museum at the harbour that explains the whales of Skjálfandi bay, with skeletons and exhibits.
Paid entry about 60 min
For storytellers
Why Húsavík Whale Museum matters
The Húsavík Whale Museum sits in the old harbour building and tells the story of the whales that visit the bay. Real skeletons hang from the ceiling, and exhibits cover whaling history and conservation. It's an ideal rainy-day complement to a whale-watching trip, and the harbour is lively in summer.
Talking points
- Real skeletons are on display.
- Exhibits cover conservation and history.
- Whale-watching boats leave from the same harbour.
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