Erik's Guidebook
Sea tours and sight seeing on Breiðafjörður
Any easy hike at the base of the harbor. Opportunity for Panoramic views of Stykkishólmur and Breiðafjörður.
11 locals recommend
Súgandisey Island Lighthouse
Any easy hike at the base of the harbor. Opportunity for Panoramic views of Stykkishólmur and Breiðafjörður.
Whale watching, bird watching, and island hopping on Ferry Baldur. Tickets can be purchased at the store in the harbor. Go to seatours website for days and times of operation.
6 locals recommend
Saeferdir ehf
Whale watching, bird watching, and island hopping on Ferry Baldur. Tickets can be purchased at the store in the harbor. Go to seatours website for days and times of operation.
A chance to view beautiful Breiðafjörður via Ferry Baldur. The island itself is a fantastic place for bird enthusiasts and an easy hike for a few hours before the Ferry picks you up to return to Stykkishólmur.
Flatey
A chance to view beautiful Breiðafjörður via Ferry Baldur. The island itself is a fantastic place for bird enthusiasts and an easy hike for a few hours before the Ferry picks you up to return to Stykkishólmur.
Láki Tours offers whale watching tours in Snæfellsnes. Orca, Humpback, Sperm and Minke whales and white-beaked dolphins are commonly seen, occasionally Blue whales and Pilot whales. They also offer seasonal Puffin Tours and charter sea-angling trips for groups. Whale watching tours from Ólafsvík: 15 Feb - 30 Sept, Puffin Tours from Grundarfjörður 1 Jun - 20 Aug
Láki Tours
Láki Tours offers whale watching tours in Snæfellsnes. Orca, Humpback, Sperm and Minke whales and white-beaked dolphins are commonly seen, occasionally Blue whales and Pilot whales. They also offer seasonal Puffin Tours and charter sea-angling trips for groups. Whale watching tours from Ólafsvík: 15 Feb - 30 Sept, Puffin Tours from Grundarfjörður 1 Jun - 20 Aug
Sporting Activities
Enjoy the luxury of a healthy swim in a warm pool, or relax in a sauna and/or hot pot…perhaps followed by a therapeutic cold pot!
6 locals recommend
Stykkishólmur swimming pool
4 BorgarbrautEnjoy the luxury of a healthy swim in a warm pool, or relax in a sauna and/or hot pot…perhaps followed by a therapeutic cold pot!
Víkurvöllur is a 9-hole golf course which lies north of Hótel Stykkishólmur. The course makes for good walking, lies between two ridges and continues down to the beach. A well kept, challenging course.
Mostri golf club
Víkurvöllur is a 9-hole golf course which lies north of Hótel Stykkishólmur. The course makes for good walking, lies between two ridges and continues down to the beach. A well kept, challenging course.
Day travel on the Snæfellsnes peninsula
The Shark Museum at Bjarnarhofn farm, close to Stykkisholmur, is where visitors can get a down-home taste of ‘real’ Iceland. The friendly curators and owners reveal fascinating details about the local Greenland shark from which traditional ‘hakarl’ is made.
16 locals recommend
Bjarnarhöfn Shark Museum
The Shark Museum at Bjarnarhofn farm, close to Stykkisholmur, is where visitors can get a down-home taste of ‘real’ Iceland. The friendly curators and owners reveal fascinating details about the local Greenland shark from which traditional ‘hakarl’ is made.
Kirkjufell Mountain
SnæfellsnesvegurVatnshellir Cave is part of Snæfellsjökull National Park. These lava tubes on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula are 8.000 years old, spread over 200 meters and reach 35 meters below the surface. They are located on the south side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
During summer, 1 hour guided tours are offered from 10:00 - 18:00. During winter season 2 tours are offered per day. (Check website for current times and booking) All guests are provided suitable equipment such as flashlights and helmets. Hiking shoes and warm clothes are recommended.
10 minutes drive west of Arnarstapi, 25 minutes south of Hellissandur.
22 locals recommend
Vatnshellir Cave
Vatnshellir Cave is part of Snæfellsjökull National Park. These lava tubes on the Snæfellsnes Peninsula are 8.000 years old, spread over 200 meters and reach 35 meters below the surface. They are located on the south side of the Snæfellsnes peninsula.
During summer, 1 hour guided tours are offered from 10:00 - 18:00. During winter season 2 tours are offered per day. (Check website for current times and booking) All guests are provided suitable equipment such as flashlights and helmets. Hiking shoes and warm clothes are recommended.
10 minutes drive west of Arnarstapi, 25 minutes south of Hellissandur.
Selvallafoss is a spectacular waterfall with trail access to the backside of the falls. The waterfall is a short hike from the Selvallavatn viewpoint parking area on Route 56.
Selvallafoss
Selvallafoss is a spectacular waterfall with trail access to the backside of the falls. The waterfall is a short hike from the Selvallavatn viewpoint parking area on Route 56.
A unique experience, geothermal pool and hot tubs with natural algae.
Lýsuhólslaug - Geothermal Baths
A unique experience, geothermal pool and hot tubs with natural algae.
Food scene
Places to eat in Stykkishólmur
Local seafood restaurant at the harbor. Walking distance from the house at Hafnargata 2 in Stykkishólmur. Reservations are recommended - visit their website to see menus and make reservations.
21 locals recommend
Sjávarpakkhúsið
2a HafnargataLocal seafood restaurant at the harbor. Walking distance from the house at Hafnargata 2 in Stykkishólmur. Reservations are recommended - visit their website to see menus and make reservations.
Locally-sourced food restaurant in a historic home, next to the old church near the harbor. Walking distance from the house at Aðalgata 3 in Stykkishólmur. Reservations are recommended - visit their website to see menus and make reservations.
22 locals recommend
Narfeyrarstofa
3 AðalgataLocally-sourced food restaurant in a historic home, next to the old church near the harbor. Walking distance from the house at Aðalgata 3 in Stykkishólmur. Reservations are recommended - visit their website to see menus and make reservations.
Fish & chips, hamburgers and cocktails, open dinner hours. Walking distance from the house at Þvervegur 2 in Stykkishólmur (on the main road, corner of Aðalgata and Þvervegur). Reservations are accepted through their website.
Skipper Restaurant
Fish & chips, hamburgers and cocktails, open dinner hours. Walking distance from the house at Þvervegur 2 in Stykkishólmur (on the main road, corner of Aðalgata and Þvervegur). Reservations are accepted through their website.
Bakery and Cafe opens early and sells coffee, pastries, bread, soups, and sandwiches. Located at Nesvegur 1 in Stykkishólmur (just off the main road Aðalgata on Nesvegur) close to the Stykkishólmur community pool.
12 locals recommend
Nesbrauð ehf
NesvegurBakery and Cafe opens early and sells coffee, pastries, bread, soups, and sandwiches. Located at Nesvegur 1 in Stykkishólmur (just off the main road Aðalgata on Nesvegur) close to the Stykkishólmur community pool.
Hafnarvagninn-Fish & Chips
Fish & Chips at the harbor
Grocery items, Food and Drink
Stores in Stykkishólmur
Bónus
1 BorgarbrautHours 10:00 - 19:00 Monday-Saturday, 12:00 - 18:00 Sunday, closed Holidays
Beer, Wine, and Spirits. Hours vary (14:00 - 18:00 most days), closed Sundays and Holidays
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Vínbúðin Stykkishólmi
24 AðalgataBeer, Wine, and Spirits. Hours vary (14:00 - 18:00 most days), closed Sundays and Holidays
Pharmacy, Health and Beauty, Vitamins and Personal Care products. Hours 12:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday, 10:00 - 14:00 Saturdays in Summer, closed Sundays and Holidays
Lyfja Stykkishólmi
Pharmacy, Health and Beauty, Vitamins and Personal Care products. Hours 12:00 - 18:00 Monday-Friday, 10:00 - 14:00 Saturdays in Summer, closed Sundays and Holidays
City advice
Getting around
Food and Drink
One of the few towns on the peninsula that has a Bonús grocery store and a Vínbuðin (spirits) all within walking distance of your place. Bonús is open every day, Vínbuðin closed on Sunday.
Customs and culture
Removal of shoes and showering before using community pool
It is customary to remove shoes when entering a residence, which of course helps prevent tracking dirt. Also, just about every community, including Stykkishólmur, has a public pool facility that have heated pools and hot pots for locals and guests. The requirement is to remove clothing and shower with soap (provided) in the locker room area prior to entering the water as the pools are not heavily chlorinated as they are in the U.S. and other countries.