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Nes

Nes is a farm in , .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Stykkishólmur Airport and Stykkisholmúr Rear Range Light.

Aerodrome
Photo: BIL, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is an airport serving , . There are no scheduled flights. There has been scheduled flights to Reykjavik during parts of the 20th century, but improved roads has made flights less needed.

Lighthouse
Photo: Dreizung, CC BY 3.0.
is a lighthouse.

Peak
Photo: לערי ריינהארט, CC BY 2.5.
is a small mountain on the Peninsula of . The mountain is 73 metres high. A temple in honor of Thor was built there by Þórólfr Mostrarskegg, the first settler of the area. is situated 3 km south of Nes.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Stykkishólmur.

Photo: Wikimedia, CC0.
is a town in , on the north coast of the Snæfellsnes peninsula. It is often called "the gateway to the islands" of Breiðafjörður. The population is a little over 1,200.

Nes

Latitude
65.06667° or 65° 4′ north
Longitude
-22.75° or 22° 45′ west
Elevation
11 metres (36 feet)
Open location code
99QV3782+M2
Geo­Names ID
3414241
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

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

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Þórsnes and Landey Island.

West Iceland: Must-Visit Destinations

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