Torfastaðir

Torfastaðir is a facility center in Bláskógabyggð, South Iceland. Torfastaðir is situated nearby to the village Reykholt, as well as near the locality Skálholt.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Reykholt and Skálholt.

Reykholt

Village

Photo: Steinninn, CC BY 4.0.

Reykholt is a village in the municipality of Bláskógabyggð in Árnessýsla, Southern Region. It has about 100 inhabitants, hot springs, and greenhouses. It is situated in the south of Iceland not far from Skálholt, Geysir and Gullfoss, and is a stop on the Golden Circle tourist route. Reykholt is situated 2½ km east of Torfastaðir.

Skálholt

Locality

Photo: Salvor, Public domain.

Skálholt is a historical site in the south of Iceland, at the river Hvítá. Skálholt is situated 6 km south of Torfastaðir.

Laugaras

Hamlet

Photo: Steinninn, CC BY 4.0.

Laugaras is a hamlet, which is situated 7 km south of Torfastaðir.

Torfastaðir

Type: Facility center
Also known as: “Torfastadir” and “Torfastadur”
Location: Bláskógabyggð, South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude

64.17702° or 64° 10′ 37″ north

Longitude

-20.50227° or 20° 30′ 8″ west

Elevation

102 metres (335 feet)

Open location code

99PX5FGX+R3

GeoNames ID

3412405

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