Hvammstangi
Small fishing village on the Vatnsnes peninsula in northwest Iceland, Hvammstangi sits directly on Miðfjörður with mountains close by. The harbour supports an active fishery, with shrimp and lumpfish among the main catches. Recognised as a trading post in 1895, the village grew steadily through the 20th century and now serves as the main service centre for the surrounding Húnaþing vestra region.
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- Population546
- Nearest water from center 0.0 km0.0 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.9 km3.0 mi
Hvammstangi: quick answers
Where is Hvammstangi?
Hvammstangi is in Iceland, about 135 km84 miles in a straight line from Akureyri.
How do you get to Hvammstangi?
The nearest airport is Blönduós (BLO), about 43 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Hvammstangi?
The warmest month is July, averaging 9°C48°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -4°C25°F. The wettest month is October, with about 110 mm4.3 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Hvammstangi?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 2 restaurants and 2 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Hvammstangi?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Blonduos, Skagastrond and Budardalur.