Stykkisholmur

The fishing town of Stykkisholmur is situated in the western part of Iceland, to the north of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. The favourable position of the town was discovered rather early and in 1550 a trading post was founded at the site. Today, the most important employer of the town after the fishing industry is a convent of Catholic nuns.

The town was named after a small island in front of the harbour with the name Stykkid (meaning the piece in Icelandic). The nearby mountain of Helgafell is the burial place of Gudrun Osvifursdottir, a heroine of the Icelandic sagas.

The sports club of Stykkisholmur is called Snaefell (Umf. Snæfell), named after a glacier which is located on Snæfellsnes, called Snaefellsjokull.

 

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Wind0.39 m/s
Cloudiness100 %
Temperature (min/max)1/1 °C
Pressure994 hpa
Humidity79 %
Last update: 03 Dec 2024 @ 19:38

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  • Seatours2009-10-14

    Located in Stykkisholmur, Snaefellsnes, Snaefellsnes, Iceland

    SeatoursSeatours in Stykkisholmur has been offering adventure tours since 1986, go on a nature & bird watching tour with fresh scallop tasting or take a ferry to the charming Island of Flatey, sea angling is also a great adventure! There's even a 3 day adventure cruise to West Iceland an exclusive tours for individuals and groups available as well as Midnight sun cruises available for groups. Seatours in Stykkisholmur operates two large cruise vessels, in addition to the ferry Baldur and a cabin cruiser for smaller groups. READ MORE

  • Hotel Flatey2009-10-14

    Located in Stykkisholmur, Snaefellsnes, Snaefellsnes, Iceland

    Hotel FlateyHotel Flatey on Flatey Island Breidafjirdurin bay near Stykkisholmur offers timber structures from days of old which have been restored in their original style. The dining room and guests rooms are in converted warehouses and guests can enjoy choice food with a view over the village and coastline. The nesting grounds of the Arctic terns in Skansmyri provides a bird watching paradise from the Hotel Flatey as well. READ MORE

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