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Varmahlíð

This community offers a wide variety of services for visitors and local people alike, making it one of the most popular stopping points for those travelling along highway 1. There you will find, for example, a service shop with petrol pumps, a food store and restaurant facilities.

The Tourist Information Centre, located right next to the Olís shopping premises, has on display, items from the Skagafjörður area, crafted by the Creative Arts Society, Alþýðulist. There is also a good sports stadium, a child-friendly swimming pool and a football practice pitch. If you require a place to stay, there is a wide choice on offer in Varmahlíð and the surrounding area; a hotel, summer chalets, farm accommodation and camping sites.

The Miðgarður Cultural Centre is situated in Varmahlíð and is the locale for a variety of entertainments all year round. The woodland at Reykjarhóll is also recommended, with its marked paths, one of which leads up to the viewfinder at the top of the hill. On a good day, the view across the central region of Skagafjörður is magnificent.

Highlights in Varmahlíð

Reykjafoss
Varmahlíð Camping Ground
Varmahlíð
Víðimýri Church
Glaumbær in Skagafjörður
Reykjarhóll Forest

Reykjarhóll Forest

Recreation forest in the outskirts of Varmahlíð Village in Skagafjörður. Ideal for a relaxing stop when traveling Route 1. Walking trails to the top o
Hotel Varmahlíð

Hotel Varmahlíð

Hótel Varmahlíð is located by Route 1 in Varmahlíð, in the heart of Skagafjörður. It is a comfortable, nice hotel, with 19 rooms. The hotel offers a v
Varmahlíð Regional Information Center

Varmahlíð Regional Information Center

The Tourist Information Center for Skagafjörður is located in the wooden house with the traditional turf roof in Varmahlíð, next to the local store. W
Varmahlíð

Varmahlíð

Varmahlíð Swimming Pool is a very popular family pool. The pool is a divided outdoor pool. One section is 12.5 x 25m and the other 12.5 x 8m children'
Hestasport Cottages

Hestasport Cottages

With magnificent views overlooking the vast plains and distant mountains of the Skagafjörður valley, our seven charming timber cottages are the ideal
Varmahlíð Camping Ground

Varmahlíð Camping Ground

Varmahlíð Campground is a peaceful and cozy campsite, located in a protected forest area on the southern slope of Reykjarhóll. A service house is avai
Hestasport Activity Tours

Hestasport Activity Tours

Whether you are a first-time rider, a fanatical horse enthusiast or anything in between, we'll either have the right tour for you in our program or cr
Víðimýri Church

Víðimýri Church

Víðimýrarkirkja Church is one of the few preserved turf churches in Iceland. At the beginning of the 20th century its fate was uncertain, but thankful
Víðimýrarkirkja church

Víðimýrarkirkja church

Víðimýrarkirkja church is one of the few preserved turf churches in Iceland.  At the beginning of the 20th century its fate was uncertain, but luckily

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Olís Varmahlíð Varmahlíð 560 Varmahlíð 478-1036