Melshöfði

Melshöfði is a cape in , . Melshöfði is situated near the locality , as well as near the village .

Places of Interest

Highlights: Garðakirkja and Bessastaðakirkja.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 2½ km southeast of Melshöfði.

Church
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is a church, which is situated 2½ km northeast of Melshöfði.

Residential area
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is the official residence of the president of Iceland. is situated 2½ km northeast of Melshöfði.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Hafnarfjörður and Kaplakriki.

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is a town in with a population of 30,000.

Locality
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is a multi-purpose stadium in , . is situated 6 km southeast of Melshöfði.

Town
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Garðabær is a town and municipality in the of . is situated 6 km east of Melshöfði.

Melshöfði

Latitude
64.09541° or 64° 5′ 44″ north
Longitude
-22.04393° or 22° 2′ 38″ west
Open location code
99PV3XW4+5C
Geo­Names ID
3425398
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Satellite Map

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In Other Languages

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

Localities in the Area

Places to explore: Hliðsnes and Alftanes.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Álftanes and Hrafkhólmar.

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Worth a closer look: Reykjavík and Akureyri.

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