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The Top 13 Attractions in Helgafellssveit

There are plenty of places to see and visit in Helgafellssveit. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Helgafellssveit is a region where 13

hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.

Last updated: October 25, 2025

Selvallafoss (Sheep's Waterfall)

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The Selvallafoss, also known as the “Sheep's Waterfall”, is a hidden gem in West Iceland. This waterfall has a total height of approximately 19 meters and the longest of the …

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Helgafell Hill and Helgafellskirkja

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"Helgafell" means "Holy Mountain" and refers to the location of a Viking shrine. Guðrún Ósvífursdóttir, the main character of the Icelandic Laxdæla Saga, lived here in a church until her …

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Norwegian House Museum

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Beautifully restored Norwegian style house. It belonged to a wealthy Norwegian trader who settled in Iceland with his family. The wood for the house was prefabricated in Norway, cut to …

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Stykkishólmskirkja

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The Stykkishólmskirkja was consecrated on May 6, 1990 and can be seen from afar due to its exposed location. The church has a very unusual architecture for such a small place.

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Súgandisey Island

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The former island north of Stykkishólmur harbor used to be grazed by sheep. Nowadays you can climb it via a staircase and admire the 360° panorama including the lighthouse. Ideal for evening hours.

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The Seaman Memorial

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A memorial stone to the accident of January 28, 1924, when the motor boat Blika capsized in a storm and six crew members lost their lives.

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Göltur Rowboat in Stykkishólmur

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Memory of a very tough Norwegian woman who lived here and commuted alone between Stykkisholmur and Galtareyjar every day with this boat.

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Selvellir Gorge

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Just before a stream we can follow a gully up to the left. Here we not only follow thick rock formations of rhyolitic tuff, but also the partly intensely orange …

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View of Stykkishólmur Harbor

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Here you have the perfect view of the heliport and the entrance of the alleged pub of Walter Mitty (the bar scene was filmed in Borganes)
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Icelandic Eiderdown Center, Stykkishólmur

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The Icelandic Eiderdown Center in Stykkisholmur, Iceland introduces the eider through films and exhibitions. The birds are farmed in Iceland for their down, which is used to make bed covers. …

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