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The logo shows a Viking ship. Húsavík was the first place in Iceland to be settled by vikings, but only for one winter. The first settler also gave the name to the town, house-bay. | The logo shows a Viking ship. Húsavík was the first place in Iceland to be settled by vikings, but only for one winter. The first settler also gave the name to the town, house-bay. | ||
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HÚSAVÍK
Incorporated into : 2006 Norðurþing
Origin/meaning
The logo shows a Viking ship. Húsavík was the first place in Iceland to be settled by vikings, but only for one winter. The first settler also gave the name to the town, house-bay.
Literature : Image obtained from the Icelandic Association of Municipalities (Samband Íslenzkra Svetarfélaga)