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 Saudarkrokur is a town on the
Skagafjordur bay. Fishing and fish processing are the main bases of
livelihood, but light industry and services to the neighbouring farming area
also contribute thereto. Two islands on the bay, Drangey and Malmey, are within a
close distance and sea cruises are on offer to Drangey with its sheer cliffs, where one can
climb to the top under supervision of experienced guides. Mt
Tindastoll is just north of town. A special sightseeing tour along the
mountain slopes takes you to a hot spring on the coastline where there is an abundance of driftwood, and multicoloured
pebbles. Like other inhabitants of the Skagafjordur
district, the people of Saudarkrokur are ardent equestrians and their
devotion to the sturdy Icelandic horse
is notorious. Each year an annual equestrian festival is held
near Saudarkrokur and Varmahlid. It attracts visitors from all parts of the
country and abroad.
An annual event celebrated in
the spring at Saudarkrokur is
"Saeluvika" or "Pleasure
Week", which also attracts visitors from all over.
Coastal fishing, trout and salmon fishing, boat hire,
pony trekking, and golf are but a few of the many recreation
activities on offer.
The distance from Reykjavik is about 321 km by the Whale Bay
tunnel.
Hofsos 37 km <Sauðarkrokur> Varmahlid
24 km. Blonduos
via Mt Pass Thverarfjall (#744) 50 km. Skagastrond
(745) 98 km. Lakes
on Skagi
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