NORTH ICELAND
Blönduós
Small town on the Ring Road where the glacial River Blanda reaches Húnaflói, with museums, riverside walks and the protected island of Hrútey.
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About Blönduós
Blönduós is one of the main service towns in northwest Iceland. The glacial River Blanda runs through the settlement, while the protected island of Hrútey sits within the river and can normally be reached by pedestrian bridge outside the nesting season.
Our practical tips
✓A useful food, fuel and rest stop on the Ring Road.
✓Hrútey and the Textile Museum make it worth more than a quick supermarket stop.