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Towns in West Iceland
Towns in West Iceland
Listed from south to north.
Borgarnes – a town by Borgarfjörður about an hour and a half from Reykjavík by car. Originally a service centre for the neighboring farming communities, it has a developed tourist industry and is a good place to stay for those wanting to get out of Reykjavík while remaining close to the southwest corner.
Stykkishólmur – the largest town on Snæfellsnes and gateway to the islands of Breiðafjörður. Has many houses of Danish influence dating back to the 18th and 19th centuries.
Grundarfjörður – to the west of Stykkishólmur, on the north coast of Snæfellsnes.
Hellissandur, Rif and Ólafsvík – three villages on the western end of Snæfellsnes, close to Snæfellsjökull and the national park.
Búðardalur – small village in Dalirnir, known for its cheese production.
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