Hvalfjörður og Þyrill í nágrenni Melahverfis
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Population · 2026159 residents
Settlement typeVillage

Melahverfi is a small settlement in Hvalfjarðarsveit in West Iceland. It is located by Hvalfjörður, close to Grundartangi, and is well positioned for exploring Hvalfjörður, Akranes and other destinations in West Iceland.

The site can form an interesting part of a wider journey through the region. Check access, current conditions and appropriate visitor guidance before travelling.

To place the stop in the wider context of a trip through the region, see Borgarnes and other destinations in the same part of Iceland.

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The largest settlement in Hvalfjarðarsveit. Melahverfi is home to the municipality administration and Vinavöllur, a family-friendly recreation area. The settlement is located by Route 1 with convenient access to Akranes, Borgarnes, Hvalfjörður and Grundartangi.

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Source Last verified: 6. October 2026

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Melahverfi liggur vel við ferðaleiðir um Hvalfjörð og Vesturland og er skammt frá Grundartanga og Akranesi.