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Drangsnes

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Postal code520
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Drangsnes is a small fishing village on the shores of Steingrímsfjörður in the Strandir region of the Westfjords. The village belongs to Kaldrananeshreppur and enjoys a beautiful coastal setting surrounded by sea, mountains and islands.

Fishing has long played an important role in the community, and the connection between Drangsnes and the sea remains one of the defining characteristics of the village.

One of its best-known attractions is the Drangsnes Hot Pots, three geothermal hot tubs located beside the shoreline. They offer visitors the unusual experience of bathing in warm water while looking across Steingrímsfjörður.

Just offshore lies Grímsey in Steingrímsfjörður, an island known for its rich birdlife. The surrounding coastline, islands and fjord make Drangsnes an interesting destination for visitors exploring the remote landscapes of Strandir.

Other facilities and attractions include the Drangsnes Campsite, Drangsnes Disc Golf Course and Drangsnes Chapel. The village makes a convenient stop or base when travelling through Strandir.

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Seaside geothermal hot pots, Grímsey island, fishing village, birdlife and coastal scenery.

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Source Last verified: 5. October 2026

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Drangsnes á Ströndum

Drangsnes stendur við Steingrímsfjörð og er einn af áhugaverðustu viðkomustöðunum þegar ferðast er um Strandir. Sjávarútvegur hefur lengi mótað byggðina og tengsl þorpsins við sjóinn eru sterk.

Heitu pottarnir á Drangsnesi

Drangsnes pottar eru eitt þekktasta aðdráttarafl staðarins. Pottarnir standa við sjávarsíðuna og þar er hægt að njóta heita vatnsins með útsýni yfir Steingrímsfjörð.

Grímsey í Steingrímsfirði

Skammt undan landi er Grímsey, sem er þekkt fyrir fjölbreytt fuglalíf. Eyjan og fjörðurinn eru áberandi hluti af landslaginu við Drangsnes.

Hvað er hægt að gera á Drangsnesi?

Auk heitu pottanna má finna tjaldsvæði á Drangsnesi, frisbígolfvöll og Drangsnesskapellu. Þorpið hentar því vel sem viðkomustaður þegar Strandir eru kannaðar.