Beach near Hvammstangi, Iceland

Hvammstangi Travel Guide

Iceland

Hvammstangi is a small Icelandic settlement with a population of 546. It sits in north-west Iceland and uses Iceland’s Atlantic/Reykjavik time zone.

Travellers arriving by air can use Hvammstangi Airport, identified by the code HVM. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres, so beach trips are not a defining feature of a visit here.

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Local time

546

Population

1,210 miles away

Know before you go

Pays in ISK

Plug type Type C & Type F (UK adapter needed)

Emergency 112

Dial code +354

Tipping: Tipping is not a standard practice in Iceland, as service charges are usually included in the bill. However, it is becoming more common to tip for exceptional service.

Best time to visit Hvammstangi

Jan

-1°18

Feb

1°17

Mar

1°13

Apr

6°10

May

10°19

Jun

11°15

Jul

13°15

Aug

13°13

Sep

9°17

Oct

5°15

Nov

2°10

Dec

0°17

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Hvammstangi

  1. Hvammstangi

    historic site

    3.5 km

  2. Hvammstangakirkja

    christian place of worship

    3.2 km

  3. 3.4 km

  4. Félagsheimilið Hvammstanga

    cultural center

    3.3 km

  5. Icelandic Seal Centre

    museum

    3.4 km

  6. 3.5 km

Getting there

Hvammstangi Airport · 0 km

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