Explore Stapi in Iceland
Stapi in the region of West is a town in Iceland - some 68 mi or ( 109 km ) North-West of Reykjavík , the country's capital city .
Current time in Stapi is now 03:21 PM (Thursday) . The local timezone is named " Atlantic/Reykjavik " with a UTC offset of 0 hours. Depending on the availability of means of transportation, these more prominent locations might be interesting for you: Sauðárkrókur, Selfoss, Reykjavík, Olafsvik, and Keflavík. Since you are here already, make sure to check out Sauðárkrókur . We encountered some video on the web . Scroll down to see the most favourite one or select the video collection in the navigation. Where to go and what to see in Stapi ? We have collected some references on our attractions page.
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Weather conditions on Snæfellsjökull
On a foggy day. No need to point out that slow driving is recommended. ..
Skiing at Snaefellsjökull glacier Iceland using Dynafit
Skiing at Snaefellsjökull Iceland. Fjölnir, Magnús, Óli, Salvar and me skiing at Snaefellsjökull. ..
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi lies just west of Budir. It has a nice small harbour and there is a 2,5 km coastal walk to Hellnar where you pass a lava flow on the fields above the coast and the lava is beautifully erode ..
Whale (Dolphins !) watching in Olafsvik, Iceland
We saw no whales, but lots of Dolphins. Pure fun to see. ..
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Interesting facts about this location
Arnarstapi
Arnarstapi or Stapi is a small fishing village at the foot of Mt. Stapafell between Hellnar village and Breiðavík farms on the southern side of Snæfellsnes, Iceland. Placenames in the vicinity of Arnarstapi and nearby Hellnar village are inspired by Bárðar saga Snæfellsáss, an Icelandic saga relating the story of Bárður, a half human and half ogre. Arnarstapi was a natural site for landings and harbor for small vessels, and therefore ideal for a shipping port.
Located at 64.77 -23.62 (Lat./Long.); Less than 1 km away
Hellnahraun
Hellnahraun is a lava field between Arnarstapi and Hellnar in Snæfellsnes, Iceland. The source of Hellnahraun lava field is a crater near Jökulháls, now covered by the Snæfellsjökull glacier. The estimated age of the lava field is 3,900 years.
Located at 64.76 -23.66 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Hellnar
Hellnar is an ancient fishing village, a cluster of old houses and buildings situated close to Arnarstapi on the westernmost part of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, Iceland. Although Hellnar village used to be a major port of call for fishing vessels and the largest and busiest centre of fishing and fishing vessels in Snæfellsnes, there were also a few farms in and around Hellnar village along with quite a few semi-permanent and short-stay living quarters for seamen and the migrating workforce.
Located at 64.75 -23.65 (Lat./Long.); Less than 2 km away
Lóndrangar
Lóndrangar are a pair of single sharp and steep cliffs, or volcanic plugs of basalt, that have been hewn out from softer surrounding rock by erosion. At 75 m and 61 m respectively, they are a singular sight, rising above and outside the ocean front due east across from Malarrif and some 10 km from Hellnar, on the southern coast of Snæfellsnes peninsula.
Located at 64.73 -23.78 (Lat./Long.); Less than 8 km away
Ólafsvík
Ólafsvík is a fishing port in Iceland. It is situated near the western end of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, on the north coast of the peninsula. It is on route 54, between Grundarfjörður and Hellissandur. At 23 degrees 42 minutes West, it is the westernmost settlement of its size in Europe. Administratively it is in the county of Snæfellsnes- og Hnappadalssýsla, in the region of Vesturland and it is the administrative centre of the municipality of Snæfellsbær.
Located at 64.89 -23.71 (Lat./Long.); Less than 15 km away
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