History

The farm Ánastaðir on Vatnsnes peninsula is mostly known for the 32 whales that stranded there 1882.

The Hamarsrétt sheep fold has a unique location where it stands on the beach on western Vatnsnes peninsula. A lot of birdlife is in the area, along with nice hiking paths and archeological sites

The Kirkjuhvammur Church is protected and preserved by the National museum.

Reykir regional museum is located in Hrútafjörður.

At the farm Illugastaðir in Vatnsnes peninsula you find great sealwatching place, greate nature, campingsite and good service.

The church in Staður, Hrútafjörður has a monument on the old postmen

The church of Efri-Núpur is situated in Núpsdalur valley in Miðfjörður. The great poet Vatnsenda-Rósa was buried there in 1855

Breiðabólsstaður is a church by Vesturhóp where a great noble farm was in the past.

Hvítserkur is one of the most unique rock stacks instrument Iceland. It is located to the east shore by Vatnsnes, peninsula about 30 km from the mainroad.

Borgarvirki is a natural phenomenon and historical site.

Vatnsnes peninsula is one of the "must visit" places in Iceland.

Bardúsa - merchant museum is close by the harbor in Hvammstangi.

The farm Bjarg is birthplace of Grettir the strong.

At Ingimundarhóll you find nice walking and remains from Viking time.

In Víðidalur you find gorgeous waterfall of Kolugljúfur.

At the farm Skarð on Vatnsnes you find lighthouse and hot natural spring.

In summertime "Damerne" in Riishus at Borðeyri run a Caffe in this, one of the oldest mercant house in Iceland.

Karl and Halldóra are hosts at Reykjaskóli. This old school is open for guests over summertime.