Discover Tjorn in Iceland
Tjorn in the region of Northwest is a town located in Iceland - some 109 mi or ( 175 km ) North of Reykjavík , the country's capital .
Local time in Tjorn is now 09:00 AM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Atlantic/Reykjavik " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on your flexibility, these larger cities might be interesting for you: Sauðárkrókur, Akureyri, Vesturhopsholar, Selfoss, and Reykjavík. When in this area, you might want to check out Sauðárkrókur . Are you looking for some initial hints on what might be interesting in Tjorn ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Vatnsnes
Vatnsnes is a peninsula jutting into Húnaflói in northern Iceland. It is surrounded by waters of Miðfjörður on the west and Húnafjörður on the east. It is home to one of the largest seal colonies in Iceland, among others at Hindisvík and Ósar. Seals have been protected for many years in Hindisvík. A stone hut was built at Ósar on the eastern side of the peninsula for seal watching.
Located at 65.62 -20.72 (Lat./Long.); Less than 3 km away
Borgarvirki
Borgarvirki lies between Vesturhóp and Víðidalur in the north of Iceland, and at 177m above sea level it dominates the surrounding region. Made out of basalt strata, it has been used as a fortress for centuries. Borgarvirki is a natural phenomenon, altered by humans in earlier centuries. In 1949, the main entrance was renovated by workers. Borgarvirki is a volcanic plug (gosstapi), and the Icelandic sagas mention that in earlier centuries it was used for military purposes.
Located at 65.47 -20.60 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Breiðabólsstaðarkirkja
Breiðabólsstaðarkirkja is a church in Vestur-Húnavatnssýsla, Iceland. It was built in 1893, although the site dates back to around 1100. Jón Arason was linked to the church in the 16th century.
Located at 65.45 -20.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 21 km away
Battle of the Gulf
The Flóabardagi was a naval battle on June 25, 1244 off the coast of Iceland, in Húnaflói Bay, during the Sturlungaöld civil war. The conflicting parties were the followers of Þórður kakali Sighvatsson and those of Kolbeinn ungi Arnórsson. Þórður's men were from the Westfjords of Iceland, while Kolbeinn's were northerners. The primary weapons were hurled rocks between boats. A detailed description of the battle can be found in Sturlunga saga. 35px This Iceland-related article is a stub.
Located at 65.83 -20.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
Húnaflói
Húnaflói (Huna Bay) is a large bay between Strandir and Skagaströnd in Iceland. It is about 50 km wide and 100 km long. The towns Blönduós and Skagaströnd are located on the bay's eastern side.
Located at 65.83 -20.83 (Lat./Long.); Less than 22 km away
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