Stórhöfði
Stórhöfði is a peninsula and the southernmost point of Heimaey, the largest island in the Vestmannaeyjar archipelago, in Iceland. It is claimed to be the windiest place in Europe, and holds the record for the lowest on land observation of air pressure in Europe.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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- Type: Hill
- Description: peninsula in Iceland
- Also known as: “Storhoefdi”, “Stórhöfdi”, “Storihofdi”, and “Stórkhofði”
Places of Interest
Highlights include Vestmannaeyjar Airport and Suðurey.
Vestmannaeyjar Airport
Aerodrome
Vestmannaeyjar Airport is a two-runway airport on the island of Heimaey, in Vestmannaeyjar, a small archipelago off the south coast of Iceland. The airport services seasonal, charter and medical flights as well as general aviation. Vestmannaeyjar Airport is situated 3 km north of Stórhöfði.
Suðurey
Islet
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Suðurey is a small, uninhabited island in the Vestmann Islands, south of Iceland.
Stórhöfði
- Categories: peninsula, mountain, and landform
- Location: Vestmannaeyjar, South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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In Other Languages
From Cebuano to Spanish—“Stórhöfði” goes by many names.
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Heimaey Lighthouse and Höfðavík.
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