Hellissandur is a village and part of the Snæfellsbær municipality at the northwestern tip of Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland.
Important Fishing Post Becomes Tourist Town
Hellissandur is one of the first and oldest fishing villages in Iceland and is traced back to the 16th century.
Once an important fishing post, the village has recently experienced growth in tourism.
Visit the Maritime Museum
The maritime museum has examples of the turf roof houses once common across Iceland, as well as marine engines and Iceland’s oldest rowing boat (1826).
Around 500 Inhabitants
According to the 2011 census, Hellissandur and nearby Rif have 544 inhabitants.
Near Snæfellsjökull glacier
One of the points of interest near Hellissandur is the Snæfellsjökull glacier, made famous by Jules Verne in his Journey to the Center of the Earth.
Just outside the village, there is the northern entrance to the Snæfellsjökull National Park, which surrounds the western and southern sides of the glacier.
A Very Tall Radio Mast
Nearby is the 412 metre tall Gufuskálar radio mast, the tallest structure in Western Europe, located 2 kilometres westward.
Hotels in Hellissandur
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Hellissandur Hotels
Hellissandur is a village and part of the Snæfellsbær municipality at the northwestern tip of Snæfellsnes peninsula in western Iceland. Important Fishing Post Becomes Tourist Town Hellissandur is one of the first and oldest fishing villages in Iceland and is traced back to the 16th century. Once an important fishing post, the village has recently…
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Welcome Hotel Hellissandur by Snæfells Glacier National Park
Welcome Hotel Hellissandur by Snæfells Glacier National Park is a hotel situated in Hellissandur (Hellissandur), Iceland. For more details, including price per person per night, and booking availability for Welcome Hotel Hellissandur by Snæfells Glacier National Park, Hellissandur (Hellissandur), hit the button below. Book Welcome Hotel Hellissandur by Snæfells Glacier National Park Now
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The Bookstore Family Apartment
The Bookstore Family Apartment is a hotel situated in Hellissandur, Iceland. For more details, including price per person per night, and booking availability for The Bookstore Family Apartment, Hellissandur, hit the button below. Book The Bookstore Family Apartment Now
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Kleifar: Ocean View Apartment
Kleifar: Ocean View Apartment is a hotel situated in Hellissandur, Iceland. For more details, including price per person per night, and booking availability for Kleifar: Ocean View Apartment, Hellissandur, hit the button below. Book Kleifar: Ocean View Apartment Now
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Götuhús: Sea View Apartment
Götuhús: Sea View Apartment is a hotel situated in Hellissandur, Iceland. For more details, including price per person per night, and booking availability for Götuhús: Sea View Apartment, Hellissandur, hit the button below. Book Götuhús: Sea View Apartment Now
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Brenna: Cliffside Apartment
Brenna: Cliffside Apartment is a hotel situated in Hellissandur, Iceland. For more details, including price per person per night, and booking availability for Brenna: Cliffside Apartment, Hellissandur, hit the button below. Book Brenna: Cliffside Apartment Now
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Cities in Iceland
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