At 469m above sea level, the highest farm in Iceland. The church was built by the farmer Jón A. Stefánsson (1880 – 1971) and the altar cloth was also made by him.
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Ísafjörður
The capital of the West Fjords, one of the largest fishery centres in the country. At Neðstakaupstað there are protected buildings dating back to the time of Danish Trading Associations. The oldest house is dated 1757.
Húsavík
A beautiful little fishing town that is considered to be the capital of whale watching and features the Whale Museum.
Hólar
One of the most historically significant places in Iceland and an Episcopal See for centuries. Hólar was also the Norths capital for over 700 years. A church has been present at Hólar since the 11th Century.
Garðskagi
Two lighthouses, dating from 1897 and 1944, can be found at Garðskagi. At the old lighthouse there is a map of the Garðskagi Reef which provides information about the coastline and beaches.
Eiríksstaðir
The home of Erik the Red, who found Greenland. His son, Leif the Lucky, who is considered to be the first European to set foot in North America in 1000 A.C., was born at Eiríksstaðir. A replica of Eriks farmhouse was rebuilt in the year […]
Djúpivogur
An old trading centre. Langabúð is a shop dating from 1790 and built by Danish traders. Djúpivogur and its environs are prime birdwatching areas.
Bustarfell
An old turf house partly dating from 1770. It was inhabited until 1966, but is now a museum.
