At Skagaströnd you will find the natural beauty of varied landscapes and vegetation everywhere you look. You will witness the grandeur of Spákonufell that towers over the town. There are staked out walking trails on the mountain so you can experience the majestic power of the mountain firsthand.
The cultural life at Nes Artist Residency where artists develop their craft inspires locals and travelers alike. If you are lucky you can pop in at Nes and see what the artists are up to – who knows you might end up as a muse!
Spákonufellshöfði promontory, usually known as the Cape, is a popular outdoor recreational area and suitable for those who don´t dare tackle the mountain. There is a choice of marked walking trails along the cape, and information signs give details on the flora and bird life of the area.
For those intrigued by folklore and fairy tales, you might want to go on a hunt to find the sculpture of Jón Árnason one of the greatest collectors of folk narrative in Europe. His features have been immortalized in bronze and positioned on one of the trails on the Cape. You might also find the minuscule gate and bridge that artist Reiner Fest gifted to the town of Skagaströnd intended in part for the mythical creature inhabiting the Cape.
Skagaströnd has a great golf course that boasts of breathtaking views over Húnaflói and over to Strandir. The view is so spectacular that even if your golf game is not up to par it won’t even make a dent in the experience!
In town, there is an attractive camping site with excellent facilities and a swimming pool and hot tub overlooking the vast ocean.
Our latest attraction is the small fishing harbor that is usually full of life; locals on strolls, artist on the hunt for inspiration, and our happy sailors coming or going on their colorful boats.
Skagaströnd – where everyone is always welcome.


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General information | |
Pilot | Available |
Tidal movement | 1.2 m |
Maximum ship dimensions | |
Length | 120 m |
Draft | 6 m |
Air draft | No restrictions |
Beam | No restrictions |
Anchorage | |
Available | Yes |
Pontoons | No |
Tugboats | No |
Type of bottom | Hard bottom |
Minimum depth | 18-20 m |
Distance from anchorage to tender pier | 0,2 nm |
Port services | |
Bunkers | No |
Supplies | No |
Waste handling | Yes |
Fresh water | Yes |
Pilot channel | 12 |
Emergency channel | 16 |
Medical emergency | Yes |
ISPS approved | No |
Ship tenders | No |
Crew facilities | No |
Transportation | |
Shuttle services | Yes, if ordered in advance |
Excursion buses | Yes |
Taxis | No |
Public transportation | No |
Rental cars | Yes |
Passenger facilities | |
Terminal building for passengers | No |
Tourist information | Yes |
Shopping | No |
Restrooms | Yes |
Local currency | ISK |
Currency exchange | Yes |
ATM | Yes |
Internet access | No |
Guide service | Yes |
City maps | Yes |
Public telephones | No |
Mailboxes | Yes |
Distances | |
City centre | Within 1 km |
Airport | 54 km to Alexanders airport, 164 km to Akureyri airport, and 310 km to Keflavík airport |
Contact info | |
Contact person | Alexandra Jóhannesdóttir |
Mobile | Tel: +354 455-2700 / Mobile: +354 848 0862 |
Website | www.skagastrond.is |
sveitarstjori@skagastrond.is |