Haugsnes
Haugsnes is a headland in Iceland. Haugsnes is situated nearby to the locality Efrihlíð, as well as near Sauranes.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest
Highlights include Helgafell.
Helgafell
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Helgafell is a small mountain on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula of Iceland. The mountain is 73 metres high. A temple in honor of Thor was built there by Þórólfr Mostrarskegg, the first settler of the area. Helgafell is situated 4 km northeast of Haugsnes.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Stykkishólmur.
Stykkishólmur
Stykkishólmur is a town in West Iceland, 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.
Haugsnes
- Type: Headland
- Category: landform
- Location: Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
65.02401° or 65° 1′ 26″ northLongitude
-22.79663° or 22° 47′ 48″ westOpen location code
99QV26F3+J8GeoNames ID
10278182
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