Region
Northwest Iceland
290 km from Reykjavik
Saudarkrokur: Skagafjordur's Horse-Country Town
The center of Iceland's horse country: regional hub of Skagafjordur, close to the Glaumbaer turf farm, and a base for the Troll Peninsula.
Population
~2,600
Northwest Iceland • Horse country
Saudarkrokur is the main town of Skagafjordur, a region known for its Icelandic horses and saga history. The town is a practical base for turf farm museums, horse riding tours, and trips onto the Troll Peninsula.
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Last reviewed: 2026-03-03
Skagafjordur has more horses than people; it's the natural place to ride an Icelandic horse.
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Population
~2,600
Largest town in Skagafjordur
Known for
Icelandic horses
Main horse breeding region
Top Attractions near Saudarkrokur
Glaumbaer Turf Farm
Preserved 18th-century turf farmstead museum
Horse Riding Tours
Multi-day treks and farm visits
Troll Peninsula
Steep fjords and mountain roads
Drangey Island
Puffin colony and saga history
Hofsos Swimming Pool
Infinity-edge pool in nearby Hofsos
Skagafjordur Heritage Museum
Regional history and culture
How to Get to Saudarkrokur
From Reykjavik: 3.5 hours via Route 1 (Ring Road) to Varmahlid, then Route 75 north to Saudarkrokur.
From Akureyri: 1.5 hours via Route 1 west to Varmahlid, then Route 75.
By air: Saudarkrokur has a small airport with occasional domestic connections.
Best Time to Visit Saudarkrokur
Summer (June-August): Best for horse riding tours, Drangey boat trips, and exploring mountain roads. Annual horse round-up events in September.
Winter: Skiing at nearby resorts and Northern Lights. Some horse tours run year-round.
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