The lively centre of horse country in Skagafjordur.
Saudarkrokur is the main town of Skagafjordur, a broad valley famous for Icelandic horses, river rafting and rich saga and turf house heritage.
It makes a welcoming base for Glaumbaer, Grettislaug and the wide farming landscapes of the north.
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.
Skagafjordur is the heartland of the Icelandic horse.
Glacial rivers offer gentle and wild rafting.
A wonderful preserved turf farm museum.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Saudarkrokur is in Northwest Iceland, Iceland. It is in Skagafjordur in North Iceland, west of Akureyri.
Saudarkrokur is known for Icelandic horse culture, glacial river rafting, the nearby Glaumbaer turf farm and the Grettislaug sea pools at Reykir.
The best time to visit is may to September best, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day to 1 day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.