GatewaytotheVatnsnesPeninsula The Icelandic Seal Centre at Hvammstangi
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he Icelandic Seal Centre of Hvammstangi, the gateway to the picturesque Vatnsnes Peninsula, provides the perfect starting point for the exploration of this outstandingly beautiful but little-visited corner of North West Iceland. Heralded as the ultimate sealviewing destination in Iceland, the Vatnsnes Peninsula offers visitors a unique opportunity to observe both harbour seals and grey seals in their natural habitats. And what better
way to learn about these gentle creatures than a stop at the Icelandic Seal Centre in Hvammstangi? Now operating in its new 280 square metre premises, the centre multitasks as a museum, research centre and tourist information desk, all under one roof. Through its varied educational exhibits and cultural displays that include seal importance in Icelandic history and present folklore, the centre offers a comprehensive day sustainability issues surrounding this view of seals in Iceland, their role and sometimes controversial marine mammal. At the tourist information desk, visitors can book seal watching tours, either on land or by sea, as well as accommodation in the area. Established in 2005, the centre is dedicated to ongoing seal research, educational outreach and the promotion of sustainable tourism, particularly as it pertains to seal populations in and around the Vatnsnes Peninsula. –
Selasetur Íslands
EMV
Strandgötu 1 • 530 Hvammstanga
+354 451 2345 info@selasetur.is www.selasetur.is
194 km from Reykjavik on Road No. 1
The Wool Factory Shop
kidka
The Wool Factory Shop enables you to buy directly from the people who make traditional natural Icelandic wool products and ornaments in original colours.
Höfðabraut 34 • 530 Hvammstangi Holiday cottages Restaurant for 60 people
Double & family rooms with or without private facilities
+354 451 0060 Camp site with a fully-equipped service house
kidka@simnet.is Fishing permits can be arranged
www.kidka.com Mini-golf • Hot Pot • Sauna
Gauksmýri Lodge
Dæli HolidayFarm Accomodation,Camping,Restaurant&Bar Dæli • 531 Hvammstangi
+354 451 2566
daeli@daeli.is
www.daeli.is
Holiday services emphasising nature and horsemanship. With accommodation, refreshments, horse-rental, horse shows and bird watching. Gauksmýri • 531 Hvammstanga gauksmyri@gauksmyri.is
+354 451 2927 www.gauksmyri.is
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