Skakkahlíð

Skakkahlíð is a building in , which is located on Skakkahlíð. Skakkahlíð is situated nearby to the lake , as well as near the peak .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Eiríksstaðir.

Museum
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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 2 km east of Skakkahlíð.

Skakkahlíð

Latitude
65.0597° or 65° 3′ 35″ north
Longitude
-21.58058° or 21° 34′ 50″ west
Open location code
99QW3C59+VQ
Open­Street­Map ID
way 244582733
Open­Street­Map feature
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Highlights include Stóra Vatnshornskirkja and Eiríksstaðir.

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