Patreksfjordur
A fishing village on the westernmost edge of Iceland, sitting directly on the fjord that shares its name in the Westfjords region. Fishing and fish processing have driven the settlement since it began taking shape around 1900, though the introduction of fishing quotas in 1990 reshaped its economy. The harbour at Patrekshöfn was created in 1946 when a former lagoon was excavated, and mountains rise close to the waterfront.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population721
- Nearest water from center 0.8 km0.5 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 3.1 km1.9 mi
Patreksfjordur: quick answers
Where is Patreksfjordur?
Patreksfjordur is in Iceland.
How do you get to Patreksfjordur?
The nearest airport is Bildudalur (BIU), about 38 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Patreksfjordur?
The warmest month is July, averaging 9°C49°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at -3°C26°F. The wettest month is December, with about 139 mm5.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Patreksfjordur?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 restaurants and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Patreksfjordur?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Flateyri.