Selasetur Íslands

North Iceland


The town's prime attraction is the prominent Icelandic Seal Centre on the harbourfront, where you can learn about conservation of seals, historical seal products and traditional folk tales involving seals. There’s also a helpful tourist information desk located here; staff are happy to explain where to find the best seal-watching locations in the area.


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