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Bjarnarfjordur

Near to Steingrímsfjörður and the village of Hólmavík, you find Bjarnarfjörður fjord, on Route 643, in the municipality of Kaldraneshreppur.

Not many people live nearby, but four things mark this small fjord out as special: first the Gvendarlaug hot pool, the water in which was blessed by Bishop Guðmundur Góði Arason in the 1200s – today it is a protected national monuement. Second is the excellent Arctic char fishing in Bjarnarfjarðará river. Thirdly is Hótel Laugarhóll, a modern and comfortable country hotel with a swimming pool, a restaurant and a museum on site. And finally Bjarnarfjörður is home to the Sorcerer’s Cottage, an offshoot of Hólmavík’s famous Museum of Witchcraft and Sorcery.

  • N65° 46' 28.576" W21° 32' 13.433"
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  • Postal code:
    510
  • Road number:
    643/645
Bjarnarfjordur

Bjarnarfjordur

Near to Steingrímsfjörður and the village of Hólmavík, you find Bjarnarfjörður fjord, on Route 643, in the municipality of Kaldraneshreppur. Not many
Laugarhóll Swimming pool

Laugarhóll Swimming pool

The swimming pool has a remarkable history. It was built in the 1940's as a joint effort by farmers from the area. There is a constant flow of hot spr
Hotel Laugarholl

Hotel Laugarholl

Ghosts, trolls and sorcerers To Icelanders the Strandir region is wrapped in an aura of mystery. According to lore it’s not only home to ghosts, elves

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