Valþjofsstaðir Tourist Guide (Iceland)

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Valþjofsstaðir is one of villages in Iceland situated some 220 km south-east of Akureyri and 450 km from the capital. The population of Valþjofsstaðir is about 150 people (census of 2014). People mostly visit Valþjofsstaðir to see its biographical museums.

The closest airport Egilsstadir (IATA: EGS) is about 60 km away.

Things to do in Valþjofsstaðir

1. Skriðuklaustur

Skriðuklaustur is a farmstead in the valley of Fljótsdalur in Iceland. It was the home of author Gunnar Gunnarsson and in 1939 was built and designed by German architect Fritz Höger. The house today is a museum for Gunnarsson. One of the Visiting Centers for the Vatnajökull National Park is at Skriðuklaustur.

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If you have seen everything in Valþjofsstaðir already, take a look on the outskirts of the town. If you're visiting the area, you may want to check out something from the following list:

For pictures of Valþjofsstaðir, take a look at our gallery.

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