Surrounded by unrivaled natural beauty, Aðaldalur offers an attractive commercial zone in a calm, yet well connected area. Close to the intersection between national roads no 85 and 845 and about 8 km from the Húsavík airport the location has a vast range of potentials. Húsavík harbour is 20 km to the north providing international shipping connections. The capital of the north, Akureyri, is located 65 km to the west providing access to international flights via the Akureyri airport.
The area is 0,5 ha and can be divided into 2 or 3 plots for clean commercial activities. The local plan also includes a residential area and plots for service buildings. Kindergarten and elementary school are within walking distance. The zone is located within the Laxá river protective catchment area.
Local plan overview
Utilities
Geothermal areas close by provide hot water, potable water comes from a natural aquifier and the green electricity comes from Laxá hydropower stations.
Planning and EIA
Timelines regarding planning procedure and EIA can be found here.
Logistics
The area is located by the intersection between national roads no 85 and 845. Húsavík airport (8 km) provides access to regular domestic flight via and international shipping connections are available through and Húsavík harbour (20 km). International flights are also available via Akureyri airport (65 km).