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Bolungarvík - Town - Westfjords Iceland
Between Ísafjörður and Suðureyri,
Region:
Westfjords
About: (Description)
Bolungarvík, (pop. 906) a town and fishing centre on a bay of the same name. Off the inlet are two valleys, Tungudalur and Syðridalur, between which is the mountain Ernir (685 m). Wild but beautiful scenery.
Bolungarvík is one of the oldest fishing stations in Iceland, being close to the banks, but landing was often difficult. Now a good harbour and prosperous place, with a fish-processing industry. Good fishing at the end of the pier.
In front of the community centre is a memorial to Einar Guðfinnsson (1898-1985) and his wife Elísabet Hjaltadóttir (1900-1981). Einar was a prominent businessman and the driving force behind much of the town´s development. The cairn was built by Jón Sigurpálsson, using stone from Litli-Bær in Skötufjörður,
Einar´s birthplace. The bas-relief is by Ríkey Ingimundardóttir.
How to get there:
From Ísafjörður take road no. 61 direct to Bolungarvík about 14 km
source
Iceland Road Atlas
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Distances:
61
Ísafjörður
14
64
Flateyri
36
65
Suðureyri
37
1
Borgarnes
381
What's in the area:
Ísafjörður
Town
Suðureyri
Town
Flateyri
Town
Flateyri
Swimming Pool
Guesthouse Holt
Guesthouse
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Guesthouse Mánafell
Guesthouse
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Guesthouse
Bolungarvík Swimming Pool
Swimming Pool