Skansfjara
Skansfjara is a quarry in Vestmannaeyjar, South Iceland. Skansfjara is situated near the scenic viewpoint Flakkarinn, as well as near The Stave Church.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights: The Stave Church and Eldfell.
The Stave Church
Church
Heimaey Stave Church is a close replica of Haltdalen… The Stave Church is situated 380 metres southwest of Skansfjara.
Skansfjara
- Type: Quarry
- Category: industry
- Location: Vestmannaeyjar, South Iceland, Iceland, Nordic countries, Europe
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Latitude
63.44576° or 63° 26′ 45″ north
Longitude
-20.25441° or 20° 15′ 16″ west
Open location code
99MXCPWW+86
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
landuse=quarry
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Satellite Map
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights: Flakkarinn and Medical Museum.
Nearby Places
Places to explore: Aðveitustöð Vestmannaeyjum and Fab Lab Vestmannaeyjar.
South Iceland: Must-Visit Destinations
Worth a closer look: Þingvellir National Park and Selfoss.
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