Hofsós is located on the banks of Skagafjörður fjord in north Iceland is a historic trading port overlooking the stunning island of Drangey, which rises almost vertically out of the sea in the distance. It’s a friendly little village, that comes alive in the summer with tourists, hikers, and seasonal residents. There you can visit the museum The Icelandic Emigration Centre (Vesturfarasetrið), it details the mass emigration of Icelanders to North America in the late 1800s.
The main reason I like to stop in Hofsós is their extraordinary swimming pool. The pool was a gift from a lady that bought a land near Hofsós, she really wanted to have a swimming pool near her summerhouse, so after some time she decided to give one to the community instead of making one just for herself and her family, turning out to be one of Iceland’s most stunning swimming pool with a view to die for. You can find another pin with the location of the pool
