Þórshöfn
A small fishing village on the northern coast of Iceland's Langanes peninsula, Þórshöfn sits directly on Þistilfjörður bay with mountains close by. The harbour, named for the Norse god Thor, has served as a natural anchorage since early times and German merchants were trading here by the late 16th century. Today the village remains an active fishing and fish-processing centre, with seasonal flights connecting it to Akureyri and Reykjavík.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population379
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 2.6 km1.6 mi
Þórshöfn: quick answers
Where is Þórshöfn?
Þórshöfn is in Iceland, about 137 km85 miles in a straight line from Akureyri.
How do you get to Þórshöfn?
The nearest airport is Þórshöfn (THO), about 2 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Þórshöfn?
The warmest month is July, averaging 9°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -2°C29°F. The wettest month is October, with about 117 mm4.6 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Þórshöfn?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 restaurant and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Þórshöfn?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Raufarhofn.