Hólar in Hjaltadalur is about 11 km from the main road. It is about a 20–25 minute drive from Sauðárkrókur and Hofsós and about 1.5 hours from Akureyri. The nature at Hólar is unique. The forest is beautiful, and the mountains are majestic. With the number of both shorter and longer hiking trails and the stories behind each hill,
Hóladómkirkja is the oldest stone church in the country. The historic center of the Icelandic horse is of interest to many, and Nýjibær is a good example of turf settlements from previous centuries.
Bjórsetur Íslands is one of the smallest breweries in the country, and the bar is open when the atmosphere allows.