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Formed in 1998 from the merger of several rural districts, Húnaþing vestra is a municipality known for its sweeping fjords, key fishing villages, and agricultural traditions.
Covering over 5,500 square kilometres in Northwest Iceland, Skagafjörður’s municipality brings together towns, villages and rural districts along the fjord bearing the same name, and its mergers have shaped local governance, services and demographics.
Once both a council site and a warm natural spring, Vallalaug holds echoes of Icelandic medieval assembly life, long after the spring’s waters disappeared.
Stretching across 12,737 square kilometres, Norðurland vestra is home to small towns, cultural ties, and landmarks such as the Hvítserkur basalt stack.
Iceland is bracing for a powerful storm with unusually low pressure on Wednesday, prompting weather warnings and possible travel disruptions. The worst conditions are forecast for the northwest.
