Torfabær

Torfabær is a farm in , .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Strandarkirkja and Selvogsviti.

Church
Photo: Wikimedia, CC BY 2.0.
is a Lutheran parish church in Selvogur, on the southern coast of . The church is a landmark for travellers at sea. It has more supporters all over the world than any other church in Iceland and is often referred to as the ‘miracle church’ with the locals' longstanding belief that it has profound, divine powers.

Lighthouse
Photo: Bjorn.thorvaldsson.is, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a lighthouse, which is situated 3 km southeast of Torfabær.

Torfabær

Latitude
63.83751° or 63° 50′ 15″ north
Longitude
-21.69921° or 21° 41′ 57″ west
Elevation
19 metres (62 feet)
Open location code
99MWR8Q2+28
Geo­Names ID
3412413
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Satellite Map

Discover Torfabær from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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In Other Languages

“Torfabær” goes by many names.
  • Icelandic: “Torfabær”

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Selvogsviti Lighthouse and Herdísarvík.

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