Hvammstangi village in northwest Iceland
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Population · 2026597 residents
Settlement typeVillage
Postal code530
Elevation10 m above sea level
Recommended stay2 hours

Hvammstangi is an Icelandic village in the north-west part of the country, on Vatnsnes peninsula, situated on the Miðfjörður.

It is the most densely populated area in the Húnaþing County, with a current population of about 580 people.

It is an important service center for the surrounding area, it is also a regional provider of education, it has been an important trading center since 1846. The town has a growing tourism and administration industry, the fishing industry (providing mainly shrimp) is also very important to the towns economy, the town also owns the largest textile factory in Iceland.

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Known for

Seal watching, Hunafloi Bay and access to the Vatnsnes peninsula

Local services

Grocery store
Fuel station
Restaurants
Accommodation
Camping
Swimming pool
EV charging
Source Last verified: 9. September 2026

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