Torfastaðir

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

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Reykholt and Skálholt.

Village

Reykholt is a village in the municipality of Bláskógabyggð in Árnessýsla, Southern Region. Reykholt is situated 2½ km east of Torfastaðir.

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.

Hamlet

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

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

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