Just where Rte 54 curves between the Snæfellsnes Peninsula and the mainland, you'll find the dramatic basalt towers of ³Ò±ð°ùð³Ü²ú±ð°ù²µ rising from the plain.
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Housed in an imaginatively restored warehouse by the harbour, the must-see Settlement Centre offers fascinating insights into the history of Icelandic…
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Stykkishólmur’s jagged peninsula pushes north into stunning µþ°ù±ð¾±Ã°²¹´ÚÂáö°ùð³Ü°ù, a broad waterway separating the Snæfellsnes from the looming cliffs of the…
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When the peanut gallery starts moaning, ‘Are we there yet?’, you know it’s time to head to ·¡°ù±è²õ²õ³Ù²¹Ã°¾±°ù, the perfect place to stretch your legs. Like a…
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Stykkishólmur’s quaint maritime charm comes from the cluster of wooden warehouses, shops and homes around the town’s harbour. Most date back about 150…
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The Borg á Mýrum farm, just northwest of Borgarnes on Rte 54, is the site where SkallagrÃmur Kveldúlfsson, Egil's father, made his farm at settlement. The…
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Kirkjufell (463m), guardian of Grundarfjörður’s northwestern vista, is said to be one of the most photographed spots in Iceland, appearing in Game of…
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The basalt island ³§Ãº²µ²¹²Ô»å¾±²õ±ð²â features a scenic lighthouse and grand views across µþ°ù±ð¾±Ã°²¹´ÚÂáö°ùð³Ü°ù. Reach it via the causeway at Stykkishólmur harbour.
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The farmstead at Bjarnarhöfn is the region’s leading producer of hákarl (fermented shark meat), a traditional Icelandic dish. The museum has exhibits on…
Nearby Snæfellsnes Peninsula attractions
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About 5km south of Stykkishólmur, the holy mountain Helgafell (73m) was once venerated by worshippers of the god Þór. Although quite small, the mountain…
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Stykkishólmur's futuristic church, designed by Jón Haraldsson, has a sweeping bell tower that looks like a whale vertebra. The interior features hundreds…
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Get a 360 degree view of town and the fjords from this viewing disc marked with local landmarks.
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The Volcano Museum, housed in Stykkishólmur's old cinema, is the brainchild of vulcanologist Haraldur Sigurðsson, and features art depicting volcanoes,…
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Stykkishólmur’s quaint maritime charm comes from the cluster of wooden warehouses, shops and homes around the town’s harbour. Most date back about 150…
18.41 MILES
About 15km west of the intersection of Rte 54 and Rte 56 lies the dramatic, spiky lava field at Berserkjahraun (Berserkers’ lava field). Crowned by…
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For relaxing views of town and bay, head up the hill to the Library of Water. This window-lined space showcases an installation by American artist Roni…
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The basalt island ³§Ãº²µ²¹²Ô»å¾±²õ±ð²â features a scenic lighthouse and grand views across µþ°ù±ð¾±Ã°²¹´ÚÂáö°ùð³Ü°ù. Reach it via the causeway at Stykkishólmur harbour.