Hvalshöfðagil

Hvalshöfðagil is a gorge in , and has an elevation of 50 metres. Hvalshöfðagil is situated nearby to the hamlet .

Places of Interest

Highlights include Staðarkirkja.

Church
Photo: Steinninn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a church, which is situated 4 km south of Hvalshöfðagil.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Bordeyri.

Hamlet
Photo: Steinninn, CC BY-SA 3.0.
Borðeyri is a hamlet in municipality of the in northwest . It is a minor commercial centre for nearby farms. is situated 3½ km northwest of Hvalshöfðagil.

Hvalshöfðagil

Latitude
65.18107° or 65° 10′ 52″ north
Longitude
-21.0648° or 21° 3′ 53″ west
Elevation
50 metres (164 feet)
Open location code
99QW5WJP+C3
Geo­Names ID
3415833
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In Other Languages

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

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