Stykkisholmur is beautifully-situated on the northern side of Snaefellsnes peninsula. With beautiful and well-preserved old houses in the town centre.

Stykkisholmur is also known as the gateway to the innumerable islands of Breidafjordur bay, which is renowned for its natural beauty and remarkable wildlife. Saetours offer different types of boat trips from Stykkisholmur and a regular ferry service to the West fjords with a stopover at the remarkable timeless island, Flatey.

The Library of Water (by Roni Horn) is really worth visiting as well as the Norwegian House which houses the local folk museum.

Iceland´s oldest meterological station - some say the world´s oldest - is in Stykkisholmur. It was first manned in 1845.

The church in Stykkishólmur is interesting architecturally.  It makes a beautiful landmark both from land and sea. The view from the church over Breidarfjordur is spectacular.

Good swimming facilities, hot tubs with water with healing properties.

Distance from Reykjavik City Centre: 172 km.
Population: 1100.

Hotels, youth hostel, bed and breakfast, camping site, resaurants, café, museums, swimming pool, boat tours and a 9-hole golf course.