Sauðarkrokur
This waterfront town on Skagafjörður in northern Iceland is the largest settlement in Northwest Iceland, with mountains rising nearby and a fjord setting that rewards photography. The area's connections to Icelandic saga literature run deep — a natural hot pool a short drive north features in the Grettis saga. The town serves as the commercial and administrative centre for the surrounding district, with an economy built on fisheries, dairy production, and a range of services.
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- Population2,614
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 4.8 km3.0 mi
Sauðarkrokur: quick answers
Where is Sauðarkrokur?
Sauðarkrokur is in Iceland, about 71 km44 miles in a straight line from Akureyri.
How do you get to Sauðarkrokur?
The nearest airport is Sauðárkrókur (SAK), about 3 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Sauðarkrokur?
The warmest month is July, averaging 10°C50°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -5°C23°F. The wettest month is September, with about 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Sauðarkrokur?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Sauðarkrokur?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Blonduos, Dalvik and Skagastrond.