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Dalvík & Whale Safari
Dalvík is a small town in Eyjafjörður known for its whale watching tours on the fjord — one of Iceland's best for encounters with large baleen whales including humpbacks and minkes. The town also has a quirky natural history museum featuring a famous exhibit on Iceland's tallest man (Jóhann Kristinn Pétursson, 234 cm). The annual Fish Day (Fiskidagurinn mikli) in August serves free fish soup and fish dishes to thousands of visitors. The surrounding mountains offer excellent hiking in summer and skiing in winter.
About Dalvík & Whale Safari
Dalvík is a small town in Eyjafjörður known for its whale watching tours on the fjord — one of Iceland's best for encounters with large baleen whales including humpbacks and minkes. The town also has a quirky natural history museum featuring a famous exhibit on Iceland's tallest man (Jóhann Kristinn Pétursson, 234 cm). The annual Fish Day (Fiskidagurinn mikli) in August serves free fish soup and fish dishes to thousands of visitors. The surrounding mountains offer excellent hiking in summer and skiing in winter.
Did You Know?
- ✔Iceland is home to the Arctic fox, the only native land mammal
- ✔Over 300 species of birds have been recorded in Iceland
- ✔The surrounding waters are rich in marine life including whales and seals
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Dalvík & Whale Safari is a wildlife area in north-iceland, offering visitors the chance to encounter Iceland's remarkable natural fauna. Iceland is home to diverse wildlife including seabirds, Arctic foxes, and marine mammals.
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Dalvík is a small town in Eyjafjörður known for its whale watching tours on the fjord — one of Iceland's best for encounters with large baleen whales including humpbacks and minkes. The town also has a quirky natural history museum featuring a famous exhibit on Iceland's tallest man (Jóhann Kristinn Pétursson, 234 cm). The annual Fish Day (Fiskidagurinn mikli) in August serves free fish soup and fish dishes to thousands of visitors. The surrounding mountains offer excellent hiking in summer and skiing in winter.
Why Visit
Dalvík is a small town in Eyjafjörður known for its whale watching tours on the fjord — one of Iceland's best for encounters with large baleen whales including humpbacks and minkes.
Did You Know?
The town also has a quirky natural history museum featuring a famous exhibit on Iceland's tallest man (Jóhann Kristinn Pétursson, 234 cm).