A tiny village of whales and beach hot tubs.
Hauganes is a small village on Eyjafjordur that runs some of Iceland's longest established whale watching trips, paired with simple beachside hot tubs.
It is a low key, friendly spot to combine a sea trip with a warm soak by the shore.
North Iceland is served by Akureyri Airport with quick flights from Reykjavik, and sits squarely on the ring road for anyone driving the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Some of the country's earliest whale tours.
Warm pools right by the sea.
Fresh fish at the village restaurant.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Hauganes is in Northeast Iceland, Iceland. It is on Eyjafjordur in North Iceland near Dalvik.
Hauganes is known for long running whale watching tours, beachside geothermal hot tubs and fresh seafood in a quiet setting.
The best time to visit is june to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.