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Hvammstangi Camping Ground
Brekkugata 12
Travel directory for Hvammstangi Camping Ground
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Day Tours
Sealwatching
Farm Holidays
Brekkulækur
Guesthouses
Arinbjörn Jóhannsson Erlebnistouren
Swimming Pools
Hvammstangi Swimming Pool
Others
- Línakradalur
- 531 Hvammstangi
- 8667297, 866-7297
- Neðri-Torfustaðir
- 531 Hvammstangi
- 894-8807
History and Culture
The Seal center
The Icelandic Seal Centre is housed in the historically interesting and attractive premises of VSP in Hvammstangi. Here you will find informative exhibitions on the seal and its habits, seal hunting and the utilisation of seal-related products, besides stories and folklore surrounding that fascinating creature.
The centre also plays the role of a tourist information bureau, providing visitors with details on the most interesting places in Húnaþing, and also where to find relaxation and leisure facilities. Souvenirs and hand crafted goods from the area are also on sale here.
History and Culture
Bjarg í Miðfirði
Bjarg in Midfjordur, is the farm that belonged to Asdis, the mother of outlaw Grettir Asmundarson - Grettir the Strong, of Grettis Saga fame. Beneath a rock in the hayfield, Asdis buried Gretti´s head, which was presented to her by his killer. There´s now a monument in her honour on site.
Nature
Kolugjúfur
As you drive along Víðidalur, you will come to Kolugil Farm which stands beside the Víðidalsá river. Just below the farm, the waters flow peacefully downwards to plunge into the deep, rugged gorge called Kolugljúfur. Their journey then sends them cascading over many waterfalls which bear the name Kolufossar Falls in honour of the giantess, Kola.
Nature
Ánastaðastapi rock formation
A sign "Ánastaðastapi" on road No. 711 indicates the parking area. Cross the stairs at the fence and take a short walk down the hill along a little creek to the shore. Here you find the beautiful sea stack Ánastaðastapi. Please be aware that this place is closed until July due to lambing season.
Exhibitions
The Icelandic Seal Center
Museums
Local Museum
Shopping
KIDKA Wool factory shop
Others
- Skagafjörður
- 566 Hofsós
- 453-8373
- Litli-Ós
- 531 Hvammstangi
- 451-2482, 894-5591
- Brekkugata 4
- 530 Hvammstangi
- 451-2747
Restaurants
Sjavarborg Restaurant
Farm Holidays
Brekkulækur
Exhibitions
The Icelandic Seal Center
Guesthouses
Others
- Hvammstangabraut 40
- 530 Hvammstangi
- 451-2465
- Brekkugata 2
- 530 Hvammstangi
- 451-1110, 863-7339