Varmahlid
A tiny hamlet in Skagafjörður, northern Iceland, Varmahlíð sits in a geothermally active area — the settlement's name translates as "warm slope" — and has grown around that heat, with a swimming pool, greenhouses, and a hot-water supply serving the surrounding district. The Miðgarður concert hall is home to Karlakórinn Heimir, one of Iceland's most celebrated men's choirs. A tourist information centre and natural history museum serve visitors to the wider Skagafjörður region.
Description drafted with AI from public sources such as Wikipedia and OpenStreetMap. How this works
- Population128
- Nearest water from center 0.3 km0.2 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 6.3 km3.9 mi
Varmahlid: quick answers
Where is Varmahlid?
Varmahlid is in Iceland, about 64 km40 miles in a straight line from Akureyri.
How do you get to Varmahlid?
The nearest airport is Sauðárkrókur (SAK), about 22 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Varmahlid?
The warmest month is July, averaging 10°C50°F across day and night; the coolest is December, at -6°C21°F. The wettest month is September, with about 112 mm4.4 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Varmahlid?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum and 1 place of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Varmahlid?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Blonduos, Sauðarkrokur and Skagastrond.