Guidebook for Hvammstangi
Food Scene
Sjávarborg Restaurant
1 StrandgataTheir burgers are the best in Iceland!
Hladan Kaffihus
BrekkugataPerfect place for cake and coffee
Geitafell Restaurant
Their fish soup is well worth the travel
Entertainment & Activities
Lovely little exhibition on the Icelandic Seal
14 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Icelandic Seal Center
StrandgataLovely little exhibition on the Icelandic Seal
If you haven't tried an Icelandic Swimming pool this one is a must. As well as a swimming pool you have 3 hot tubs, a waterslide and a cold tub for the brave hearted.
You can do laundry at the swimming pool for a small fee.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Sundlaugin á Hvammstanga
6 HlíðarvegurIf you haven't tried an Icelandic Swimming pool this one is a must. As well as a swimming pool you have 3 hot tubs, a waterslide and a cold tub for the brave hearted.
You can do laundry at the swimming pool for a small fee.
Essentials
An old fashioned CoOp. If you can't find it there you don't need it. Groceries, hardware, clothing, shoes and alcohol, all in the same place.
9 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Kaupfélag Vestur Húnvetninga
An old fashioned CoOp. If you can't find it there you don't need it. Groceries, hardware, clothing, shoes and alcohol, all in the same place.
Shopping
One of the largest wool factories in Iceland. Their factory shop offers prices not seen anywhere else.
7 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
KIDKA Wool Factory Shop
34 HöfðabrautOne of the largest wool factories in Iceland. Their factory shop offers prices not seen anywhere else.
Parks & Nature
The iconic off shore rock formation. A must see if you are in the area.
18 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Hvitserkur
711The iconic off shore rock formation. A must see if you are in the area.
Kolugljufur Canyon
Magnificent canyon. Home of the troll Kola.
An ancient viking fort (or that is what our saga's tell us :))
10 icetyiswa ngabantu basekuhlaleni
Borgarvirki
An ancient viking fort (or that is what our saga's tell us :))
A great place to see the seals in its natural inhabitant. Also the scene of the events that lead to the last execution in Iceland. The #1 best seller Burial Rights by Hannah Kent covers those events and the life of Agnes that was executed for her involvement.
Illugastadir seal watching
A great place to see the seals in its natural inhabitant. Also the scene of the events that lead to the last execution in Iceland. The #1 best seller Burial Rights by Hannah Kent covers those events and the life of Agnes that was executed for her involvement.
Arts & Culture
Byggðasafn Húnvetninga & Strandamanna
The local historical museum