Skeiðiflötur Tourist Guide (Iceland)

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Skeiðiflötur is one of villages in Iceland situated some 200 km south-east of Hafnarfjörður and 210 km from the capital. According to the latest census, the population of Skeiðiflötur is about 90 people. Many people visit Skeiðiflötur to experience its abandoned places and volcanos.

The nearest airport Vestmannaeyjar (IATA: VEY) is about 80 km away.

Places to see in it

1. 1973 US Navy C-117D Sólheimasandur Crash

The 1973 US Navy C-117D Sólheimasandur Crash, commonly known as the Sólheimasandur Crash, is a crashed US Navy Douglas C-117D located in Sólheimasandur  & #91; is& #93; on the southern coast of Iceland. The remains of the aircraft - which crashed in 1973 - have remained relatively intact, leading to the crash site becoming a tourist destination.

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2. Katla

Katla is a volcano in Iceland. It is situated to the north of Vík í Mýrdal and to the east of the smaller glacier Eyjafjallajökull. Its peak reaches 1, 512& #160; metres (4, 961& #160; ft) in height and is partially covered by the Mýrdalsjökull glacier with an area of 595& #160; km² (230& #160; sq& #160; mi).

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If you have already seen Skeiðiflötur, there are still plenty of things to do on the outskirts of the city. If you are around, try one of the following places:

If you're interested in some photographs of Skeiðiflötur - take a look at our gallery

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