2 Best Sights in Þórshöfn, North Iceland

There’s an exhibition on a rare breed of remarkable sheep unique to Iceland here at the Leader Sheep Center. This breed can herd other sheep, sense danger, predict the weather, and navigate—they always find their way home. The wool, which is said to be stronger and softer than regular wool, is for sale, as are other woolen souvenirs and products at the shop.

On the way to Langanes, around 7 km (4.3 miles) north of Þórhöfn, make a quick stop at this charming little restored stone vicarage from 1879, which houses a folk museum and café.