Stóra-Laxá

Stóra-Laxá is a stream in , . Stóra-Laxá is situated nearby to the hamlet , as well as near the locality .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Skálholt Cathedral.

Church
Photo: Qaswed, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is a Church of Iceland cathedral church. The church is the official church of the Bishop of Skálholt, currently Kristján Björnsson. It is located in Skálholt, the former religious, cultural and educational center of early Iceland. is situated 3 km northwest of Stóra-Laxá.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Laugaras and Skálholt.

Hamlet
Photo: Steinninn, CC BY 4.0.
is a hamlet.

Locality
Photo: Salvor, Public domain.
is a historical site in the south of , at the river Hvítá. is situated 3 km northwest of Stóra-Laxá.

Village
Photo: Steinninn, CC BY 4.0.
is a village in the municipality of in Árnessýsla, . It has about 100 inhabitants, hot springs, and greenhouses. It is situated in the south of Iceland not far from , and , and is a stop on the Golden Circle tourist route. is situated 8 km north of Stóra-Laxá.

Stóra-Laxá

Latitude
64.10745° or 64° 6′ 27″ north
Longitude
-20.48239° or 20° 28′ 57″ west
Elevation
50 metres (164 feet)
Open location code
99PX4G49+X2
Geo­Names ID
3412976
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