Hlíðarendi

Hlíðarendi is a famous place in historical literature. Hlíðarendi in Old Icelandic means 'Slope's End'. Gunnar Hámundarson the Viking hero from Njals Saga used to live in Hlíðarendi at Fljótshlíð, and in later times there were traditional Icelandic turf covered farm houses, and a church and churchground which is still there.
Wikipedia
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  • Historical site
  • …lies at an elevation of 158 metres (518 feet)
  • Description: village in Fljótshlíð, Iceland, and in historical literature

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Gluggafoss and Þórðarfoss.

Waterfall
Photo: Bromr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a waterfall in southern , specifically in the Fljótshlíð area. is situated 3 km east of Hlíðarendi.

Waterfall
Photo: Bromr, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a waterfall, which is situated 3 km east of Hlíðarendi.

Hlíðarendi

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Latitude
63.73041° or 63° 43′ 50″ north
Longitude
-19.95134° or 19° 57′ 5″ west
Open location code
9CM2P2JX+5F
Geo­Names ID
2630402
Wiki­data ID
Q3480909

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In Other Languages

From Asturian to Swedish—“Hlíðarendi” goes by many names.

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