A river mouth town on the northern ring road.
Blonduos sits where the glacial Blanda river meets the sea, a convenient ring road town in the north with a modern island church and birdlife.
It is a practical stop with riverside walks and access to the seal rich Vatnsnes peninsula nearby.
North Iceland is served by Akureyri Airport with quick flights from Reykjavik, and sits squarely on the ring road for anyone driving the country.
The places and moments worth slowing down for.
Walks where the Blanda meets the ocean.
A striking modern church on a river island.
On the way to seals and Hvitserkur.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Blonduos is in Northwest Iceland, Iceland. It is on the ring road in North Iceland where the Blanda river meets the sea.
Blonduos is known for its riverside setting, a distinctive island church, textile heritage and proximity to the Vatnsnes seal peninsula.
The best time to visit is year round, and every season here has its own character.
Most visitors spend half a day here, depending on the weather and how much of the surroundings you want to explore.