Flateyri
This compact Westfjords hamlet sits directly on the water at the mouth of Önundarfjörður, with mountain scenery surrounding the fjord. Flateyri has been a trading post since the late 18th century and received official trading-post status in 1823. Its most distinctive feature is the oldest original shop in Iceland — a family-run store operating continuously since 1914, now in its fourth generation of the same family.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population267
- Nearest water from center 0.7 km0.4 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.1 km1.3 mi
Flateyri: quick answers
Where is Flateyri?
Flateyri is in Iceland.
How do you get to Flateyri?
The nearest airport is Ísafjörður (IFJ), about 21 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Flateyri?
The warmest month is July, averaging 8°C46°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -3°C27°F. The wettest month is December, with about 153 mm6.0 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Flateyri?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant, 1 café and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Flateyri?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Isafjordur and Patreksfjordur.