Leikskálar

Leikskálar is a building in , , which is located on Leikskálar. Leikskálar is situated near the peak , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights: Eiríksstaðir.

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is the former homestead of Eiríkr Þorvaldsson, known as Erik the Red, at Haukadalur Valley in the region of . It was likely the birthplace of his son Leif Eiríksson, the first known European discoverer of the Americas. is situated 2½ km west of Leikskálar.

Leikskálar

Latitude
65.06036° or 65° 3′ 37″ north
Longitude
-21.48995° or 21° 29′ 24″ west
Open location code
99QW3G66+42
Open­Street­Map ID
way 244539640
Open­Street­Map feature
building=­yes
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Notable Places Nearby

Highlights: Eiríksstaðir and Sandfell.

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Places to explore: Leikskálaland and Jörvi.

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