The seal centre of the Vatnsnes peninsula.
Hvammstangi is a friendly village on the Vatnsnes peninsula, home to the Icelandic Seal Centre and the gateway to some of the country's best seal watching.
From here the coastal road leads to basking seals and the dramatic Hvitserkur sea stack.
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.
Learn about Iceland's seals and where to see them.
Reliable seal colonies along the coast.
On the road to the famous sea stack.
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Quick answers for planning your visit.
Hvammstangi is in Northwest Iceland, Iceland. It is on the Vatnsnes peninsula in North Iceland.
Hvammstangi is known for the Icelandic Seal Centre, seal watching on the Vatnsnes peninsula and the nearby Hvitserkur sea stack.
The best time to visit is may to September best, 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.