Stykkishólmur

175 km from Reykjavík · ~2h 20m· Updated Sep 13, 10:05 UTC

Charming fishing town on the north side of Snæfellsnes. Gateway to Flatey island in Breiðafjörður bay. Volcano museum. Good conditions for driving today. Roads are clear and weather is favorable.

Clear surface, light wind, good weather
Flying gravel / stone-throw risk

Our assessment based on official data. Verify at road.is.

Our assessment based on current conditions. Always verify with road.is and vedur.is.

Current weather at Stykkishólmur

Temperature8°C

Wind5.5 m/s (gusts 8)

Forecast: next 24h

0:006°C4 m/s

3:007°C5 m/s

6:008°C3 m/s

9:008°C5 m/s

12:009°C7 m/s

15:0011°C8 m/s

18:0010°C6 m/s

21:0010°C1 m/s

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Drives to Stykkishólmur

Reykjavík → StykkishólmurTo the charming Snæfellsnes harbour town, gateway to the Westfjords ferry.
Stykkishólmur → GrundarfjörðurAlong the Snæfellsnes Peninsula past the Berserkjahraun lava field.

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Snæfellsnes345 km

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