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Biskupstungur
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Biskupstungur
Biskupstungur is one of the most-visited districts in Iceland. Wide, open spaces with panoramic views, unspoilt nature, green and peaceful places to relax and dramatic landscapes are found all over Biskupstungur.
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Eyrarbakki
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Eyrarbakki
- Beautiful old style town -
In the past Eyrarbakki was an important trading post and there were many fishing outfits located along the coastline, but the constant beating of the brakers and bad harbour conditions prevented such operations nowadays.
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Fludir
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Fludir
Fludir is a rapidly growing community in the center of Hrunamannahreppur district. The area is considered to be very fertile and beautiful. Litla-Laxa (Little Salmon River), a clear spring river runs through the village in an attractive basin. Midfell, a small mountain towers over |
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Hella
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Hella Iceland
This town started developing before the middle of the 20th century, when most of the rivers in the southwestern lowlands had been bridged. It is situated on the banks of one of the best salmon rivers of the country and the inhabitants base their livelihood on services rendered t |
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Hveragerdi
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Hveragerdi Iceland
The present horticultural and greenhouse town Hveragerdi started developing in 1902, when a carding factory was built by the waterfall Reykjafoss. At that time it was a part of Olfus County. The natural thermal area in the centre of town was harnessed for |
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Hvolsvollur
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Hvolsvollur Iceland
Hvolsvöllur is a small town in the south of Iceland at about 106 km to the east of Reykjavík. It is situated in the swamps Landeyjar.
The hringvegur (road no.1) traverses the town which has 700 inhabitants. Around the town, there are also about 600 |
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Kirkjubaejarklaustur
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Kirkjubaejarklaustur Iceland
Kirkjubæjarklaustur in Síða was known in olden times as "Kirkjubær" (Church Farm) and was an important farming estate. Kirkjubæjarklaustur has developed into a village, the only centre of population in the district, with about 150 inh |
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Laugarvatn
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Laugarvatn Iceland
A hamlet started developing on Lake Laugarvatn in the twenties, when the first of many schools was built there. The abundant thermal activity also triggered further growth with the construction of holiday houses in its proximity. A house was built on top of one of |
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Selfoss
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Selfoss Iceland
Selfoss is a part of the Municipality of Árborg. It is the largest town in South Iceland and the main service centre of trade and industry. The Tourist Information Centre is located in the public library that also serves as an exhibition ro |
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Stokkseyri
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Stokkseyri
- Friendly village -
Stokkseyri is a small town on the south coast of Iceland, the site of diverse bird-and plant life surrounding an unusual lake-district and on the beach, which is renowned for its beauty.
Stokkseyri is a fishing vill |
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Thorlakshofn
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Thorlakshofn Iceland
Young town with a long history
Þorlákshöfn is the main town in the district with a population of about 1400, and the centre of local government administration. The town derives its name from Bishop Þorlákur Helgi who lived in the Middle Ages. Fi |
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Vestmannaeyjar
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Vestmannaeyjar Iceland
The Westman Islands are a group of 15-18 islands, depending on how they are classed, and about 30 skerries sand rock pillars, located off the mainland’s south coast. The islands were formed by submarine volcanic eruptions along a 30-km long fissur |
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Vik i Myrdal
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Vik i Myrdal Iceland
Vik in Myrdalur (Vík í Mýrdal) is the southernmost village in Iceland, with population of about 350.
Although it is the only coastal village in Iceland with no harbour. There are paddle boats that are used for sightseeing for tourists.
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