Húsavík is the whale capital of Iceland. It is a booming, picturesque town of around 2400 inhabitants, located in the beautiful bay of Skjálfandi with over 23 species of whales swimming in the ocean around the town. Many puffins inhabit the bay area, so Húsavík is swarming with life, tourists, locals, and animals alike. The town, like so many others in Iceland, is situated around the harbour area, where almost all locals have had their livelihood from since the last century. The town parades many beautiful houses, some quaint and colourful, and just by the harbour, a pretty Icelandic style church watches over the bay. Many productions have been shot here, due to the beauty of the town, the Icelandicness of it, and the fact that almost all the services that you need are local. Will Ferrell’s Eurovision film was shot here, for example. Many productions come to Húsavík to catch footage of whales jumping and swimming, be it for a photo bank or POV for other shots filmed elsewhere. Icelandic productions use gentlegiants.is as their go-to crew for various filming as they are experienced and know the area very well. They offer a wide range of services, tailored to meet the specific needs of each production. From Húsavík, there are endless possibilities for taking a boat across the bay to remote locations or islands and the fjords that are not accessible by car.
Húsavík
North, Iceland
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Climate
The North Atlantic Ocean has a big impact on the weather in north Iceland, which is usually cold and uncertain. The winters are hard, with temperatures below zero and snow, and the summers are cool, with average temperatures between 10 and 15 degrees Celsius. Rainstorms happen often in the area, and in some coastal places, there may be strong winds.
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Lighting
The longest day in Iceland is multiple days from May through July when the sun doesn't set. The daylight hours in Iceland on the shortest days of the year are 4-5 hours per day (December to January).
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Basecamp and facilities
There are several options for basecamps at Húsavík. Phone coverage is good.
Risk factors
Depending on where you film. If filming from a boat, you should always follow the safety instructions and guidelines from the crew.
Visitors
The area is on the Diamond Circle and is very popular with tourists and locals.
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