Húsavík is situated on the
eastern shore of Skjálfandi Bay. Fishing and fish processing,
along with trade and agricultural processing, are the mainstays
of the economy.The Húsavík museum has noteworthy displays on the
history and working methods of the locals. The Húsavík Whale
Centre is also a must-see.Tourism to the area has greatly
increased in recent years and over 100,000 tourists visit the
town annually.The reasons are the variety of activities
available, its excellent position amongst magnificent gems of
nature as well as fascinating whalewatching trips out to the
Skjálfandi Bay. In centuries past Húsavík was an export harbour
for sulphur from Þingeyjarsýsla county. Population 2,269.
