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Æðarsetur Íslands

The Icelandic Eider Center is a modern museum and knowledge center which invites visitors to learn about the eider duck and the fascinating methods of eiderdown farming in the past and present. Located in the town of Stykkishólmur on Breiðafjörður bay, home of large Eider duck breeding grounds and the most extensive eider farming world wide.

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Æðarsetur Íslands Get directions
Æðarsetur Íslands

Frúarstígur 6

GPS Points N65° 4' 36.336" W22° 43' 39.032"
Telephone

+354 899-8369

Website www.eider.is
Opening period All year
Categories Exhibitions , Cultural Centres

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Tourist Information Centres
0.37 km
The Ferry Baldur
The way to Flatey Island and the Westfjords Ferry Baldur daily crosses Breidafjörður Bay between Stykkishólmur on the Snæfellsnes peninsula and Brjánslækur in the north of Iceland. A ferry trip
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Tour Operators
0.37 km
Seatours
Sæferðir is located in Stykkishólmur and offers a variety of tours and activities.
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Day Tours
0.27 km
Kontiki
We run sea kayak trips from the small fishing village of Stykkishólmur on the beautiful Snæfellsnes peninsula in Western Iceland. We are just a 2-hour drive from Reykjavik city. Our main focus is da
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Golf Courses
1.24 km
Mostri Golf Club
Víkurvöllur is a 9-hole golf course which lies north of Hótel Stykkishólmur. The course makes for good walking, lies between two ridges and continues down to the beach. A well kept, challenging c
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Swimming Pools
0.75 km
Stykkishólmur Swimming pool
Outdoor and indoor swimming pool with Frasenius certified water, claimed to have regenerative powers. Thermal tubs, a cold tub, water slide and a wading pool for the children. Opening hours Weekda
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Others

Stykkishólmur Slowly
Hiking Tours - Hiking
  • Hafnargata 4
  • 340 Stykkishólmur
  • 766-0996
Nature
10.94 km
Drapuhlidarfjall Mountain

Drapuhlidarfjall Mountain is beautifully colourful. It is composed of sulphur, basalt, jasper, rhyolite and lignite. As usual with lignite deposits, fossiled plants and petrified wood can be found. Drapuhlidarfjall is 527 m high.

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Nature
6.53 km
Helgafell Holy Mountain

Holy Mountain, 73 m with a breathtaking panoramic view across Breiðafjordur Bay. A viewing dial is at the top.

Folklore advises anyone climbing the mountain for the first time to walk straight up without looking back or speaking and three wishes will be granted. The wishes have to be of good intent and the wisher tells no one and faces east when making them.

A small remnant of a wall on the mountain top is dated 1184 and was a part of a nearby monastery built at this time.

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Museums
0.45 km
Library of Water
Vatnasafn / Library of water is a long-term project conceived by Roni Horn for a former library in the coastal town of Stykkishólmur in Iceland. The building stands on a promontory overlooking the oc
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Museums
0.24 km
Norwegian House - Regional Muesum
Norwegian house: The regional museum of Snæfellsnes The Norwegian house, built in 1832, was the first wood-frame residence with two full-sized storeys in Iceland. The wood was imported from Norway h
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Crafts & Design
0.56 km
Leir 7 / Smiðjur
Leir 7 creates and produces goods from the Icelandic clay found in the Fagradal valley of Skarðsströnd, Dalir. The workshop and gallery are open all year round. Groups are welcome and light refreshm
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Crafts & Design
0.50 km
Smávinir Arts and Crafts / Smiðjur
Smávinir ( Small Friends ) is an open woodcraft studio. The artist, Lára Gunnarsdóttir, carves and shapes Icelandic birch and produces birds, angels and various small items.
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Crafts & Design
0.34 km
Gallery Lundi
Local handicrafts. Variety of products: Icelandic sweaters, hats, jewellery, glass products and more. Open daily from 12:30 to 18:00. Also open upon request.
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Museums
0.33 km
The Volcano Museum
The museum includes works of art, old and new, showing volcanic eruptions, as well as objects, artifacts, volcanic rocks from the unique collection of proffessor Haraldur Sigurðsson who has carried o
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Museums
24.69 km
Bjarnarhöfn
At Bjarnarhöfn Shark-museum visitors get to experience a unique Icelandic culture. This family owned museum offers you a peak into their history. This family has been involved with sharks for the pas
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Others

Gallery Braggi
Crafts & Design
  • Aðalgötu 28
  • 340 Stykkishólmur
  • 893-5588 , 438-1808
Stykkishólmur Library
Libraries & Archives
  • Borgarbraut 6a
  • 340 Stykkishólmur
  • 433-8160
Cafés
0.62 km
Nesbrauð
Great selection of freshly-baked, high quality breads, including sourdough and health bread. There is also a good choice of baked goods, freshly-made sandwiches and salads as well as the delicious sou
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Hotels
0.25 km
Hótel Egilsen
Hotel Egilsen is set in a newly converted historic house in the heart of Stykkisholmur. The small hotel preserves its classic heritage while enhancing it with the best of modern design.
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Restaurants
0.22 km
Sjávarpakkhúsið
With stunning views over Stykkishólmur harbour, the restaurant specialises in expertly made, locally sourced and seasonal food, accompanied by a good selection of beers and wines. We are extremely pr
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Museums
24.69 km
Bjarnarhöfn
At Bjarnarhöfn Shark-museum visitors get to experience a unique Icelandic culture. This family owned museum offers you a peak into their history. This family has been involved with sharks for the pas
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Hotels
1.02 km
Fosshotel Stykkishólmur
Hotel Stykkishólmur is a lovely hotel that was recently renovated and has a good variety of comfortable rooms.
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Hotels
0.38 km
Hotel Fransiskus
The hotel offers 21 rooms, single, double and family rooms. The rooms have been beautifully designed with soft colours and a cosy atmosphere. Each room has been furnished with all the latest amenitie
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Restaurants
0.26 km
Narfeyrarstofa
Restaurant Narfeyrarstofa is located in the oldest part of the small town Stykkishólmur by the Breiðafjörður Bay. The restaurant opened in the year 2000 and has developed an interesting local food
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Others

Stykkid Pizzeria
Restaurants
  • Borgarbraut 1
  • 340 Stykkishólmur
  • 438-1717
Olís - Service Station
Gas station
  • Aðalgata 25
  • 340 Stykkishólmur
  • 438-1254
Bjarnarhöfn Bistro
Restaurants
  • Bjarnarhöfn, Helgafellssveit
  • 340 Stykkishólmur
  • 438-1581

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The population centres in West Iceland are as varied as they are many. Ten places have over 50 residents and Akranes is the most densely populated with 6,500 inhabitants. 

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